According to my understanding of code, the kitchen countertop outlets
have to be on two 20-amp "small appliance" circuits.

My current kitchen countertop plugs are all on a single 20-amp circuit
(previous owners redid the kitchen about 10 years ago).

I'm putting another, smaller counter on the opposite wall now (8ft long,
12" deep). I'm running a new 20-amp circuit to the outlets over this
counter.

Does this meet code (technically there will be two 20-amp circuits)? Or
must I run a two-circuit 12/3 cable to these new outlets?

I'm assuming I don't need to redo the previously wired outlets if I
don't mess with that circuit.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks to all who contribute to this group.

*moc