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MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 17-202 - Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle does not limit:        (1)    the hours of work an employee may work in a particular period of time; or        (2)    the right of a contractor to pay an employee under a public work contract more than the prevailing wage rate.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to:        (1)    a public work contract of less than $500,000; or        (2)    the part of a public work contract for which the federal government provides money if, as to that part, the contractor is required to pay the prevailing wage rate as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor.    (c)    If this subtitle and the federal Davis–Bacon Act apply and the federal act is suspended, the Governor may declare this subtitle suspended for the same period for:        (1)    the part of that public work contract for which the United States Secretary of Labor would have been required to make a determination of a prevailing wage rate; or        (2)    that entire public work contract.    (d)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this subtitle applies to the construction of a structure or work, including a bridge, a building, a ditch, a road, an alley, a waterwork, or a sewage disposal plant, funded with bond proceeds from bonds issued in accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 2 of the Economic Development Article that is located in a designated tax increment financing development district created on or after July 1, 2018, established under State or local law.        (2)    This subsection applies to the construction of a structure or work only if a political subdivision of the State, Baltimore City, or the Revenue Authority of Prince George’s County authorizes that the construction of the structure or work is subject to this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 17-204 - Regulations; Report by Commissioner

    (a)    (1)    The Commissioner shall adopt regulations reasonably required to carry out this subtitle.        (2)    The regulations may include exemptions for minimum number of hours worked or workers employed.        (3)    Payroll records shall be kept in accordance with those regulations.    (b)    On or before January 1 of each year, the Commissioner shall submit to the Governor and to the Secretary of Labor an annual report that:        (1)    describes the activities of the Commissioner under this subtitle during the preceding calendar year; and        (2)    includes:            (i)    full information about the operation of this subtitle; and            (ii)    other information about prevailing wage rates, as the Commissioner desires.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 17-205 - Public Work Employees

    (a)    A contractor or subcontractor under a public work contract subject to this subtitle:        (1)    shall employ only competent workers and apprentices who qualify under subsection (b) of this section;        (2)    may not employ any individual classified as a helper or trainee; and        (3)    may refuse to employ a worker who is a resident of another state if the Commissioner finds that the other state enforces a law that prohibits a resident of this State from employment as a worker under a public work contract in that state, unless:            (i)    the refusal is in conflict or otherwise inconsistent with a federal law applicable to the public work;            (ii)    the federal government is to pay wholly or partly for the public work; and            (iii)    the inconsistency with federal law jeopardizes the availability of federal funds for the public work.    (b)    An apprentice under a public work contract shall be part of and used in accordance with an apprenticeship program registered with the Council and approved by the Office of Apprenticeship of the United States Department of Labor.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part II - Determination and Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates|Section 17-209 - Annual Determination

    (a)    One time per year, the Commissioner shall determine the prevailing wage rate for a classification of worker in a locality by considering among other things:        (1)    any other payroll information relevant to the determination; and        (2)    wage rates established by collective bargaining agreements.    (b)    The Commissioner shall mail notice as provided in § 17-210(b)(2) of this subtitle at least 60 days before making a determination under this section.    (c)    (1)    The determination, as issued under this section or modified in a proceeding under § 17-211 of this subtitle, is effective for 1 year from the date upon which the Commissioner issued the determination under this section.        (2)    The Commissioner shall show on the determination the date upon which it expires.        (3)    Upon expiration of the prevailing wage determination for a locality, the Commissioner shall issue a new determination for the locality.        (4)    A determination applies to a public work covered by this subtitle that is the subject of a call for bids or proposals published on or before the date upon which it expires.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part II - Determination and Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates|Section 17-210 - Requirements for Soliciting Bids or Proposals

    (a)    Before a public body advertises for bids or proposals for a public work contract, it shall request the Commissioner to determine the prevailing wage rate for each classification of worker required to perform the public work contract.    (b)    (1)    The Commissioner shall give notice of each prevailing wage rate determination for a public work contract under this subtitle.        (2)    On written request, the Commissioner shall mail to any representative of any classification, any employer, or any representative of any group of employers notice:            (i)    that a determination will be made, at least 60 days before making the determination; and            (ii)    of the determination, after making the determination.    (c)    After a determination has been made, the public body shall include each prevailing wage rate for straight time and overtime:        (1)    in any call for bids or proposals;        (2)    in the specifications for the public work contract; and        (3)    in the public work contract.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part II - Determination and Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates|Section 17-212 - Voting on Public Work Contracts

    A member of a public body may not vote for the award of a public work contract or vote to disburse money for the construction of a public work unless:         (1)    the public body has asked the Commissioner to determine the prevailing wage rates in the locality for each classification of worker required to perform the public work contract; and        (2)    the determination has been made part of the specifications and public work contract for the public work.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part II - Determination and Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates|Section 17-213 - Contract Clause; Bonds

    (a)    Before entering into a public work contract, a public body shall require that the public work contract include a clause for payment:        (1)    to a worker, of at least the prevailing wage rate; and        (2)    to an apprentice, of at least the rate that the Council sets for an apprentice based on a percentage of the prevailing wage rate for a mechanic in that trade.    (b)    A public body shall require bonds on public work contracts to guarantee the faithful performance of the prevailing wage rate clause of the public work contract.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part II - Determination and Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates|Section 17-214 - Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Work Contracts

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each contractor and subcontractor under a public work contract shall pay not less than the prevailing wage rate of straight time to an employee for each hour that the employee works.    (b)    A contractor and subcontractor shall pay an employee the prevailing wage rate of overtime for each hour that the employee works:        (1)    in excess of 10 hours in any single calendar day;        (2)    in excess of 40 hours per each workweek; or        (3)    on Sunday or a legal holiday.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part II - Determination and Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates|Section 17-215 - Full Payment Required

    (a)    Each contractor and subcontractor subject to this subtitle shall pay each employee not less than the prevailing wage rate required under this subtitle:        (1)    unconditionally;        (2)    without subsequent rebate; and        (3)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, without deductions for:            (i)    food;            (ii)    sleeping accommodations;            (iii)    transportation;            (iv)    use of small tools; or            (v)    any other thing of any kind.    (b)    A contractor or subcontractor may make deductions that are:        (1)    required by law;        (2)    required or allowed by a collective bargaining agreement between a bona fide labor organization and the contractor or subcontractor; or        (3)    contained in a written agreement between an employee and an employer undertaken at the beginning of employment, if the agreement:            (i)    concerns food, sleeping accommodations, or other similar items;            (ii)    is submitted by the employer to the public body awarding the public work contract; and            (iii)    is approved by the public body as fair and reasonable.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-216 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part II - Determination and Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates|Section 17-216 - Work by Laborers

    (a)    A laborer may perform any work that is not ordinarily performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice, but shall be paid the prevailing wage rate for the work performed.    (b)    (1)    A laborer receiving the prevailing wage rate for laborers may not perform work ordinarily performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice.        (2)    If a laborer performs work ordinarily performed by any mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay the laborer for the entire time of performance of that work at the prevailing wage rate for a mechanic.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-219 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part III - Administration and Enforcement|Section 17-219 - Posting Prevailing Wage Rates

    (a)    Each contractor under a public work contract subject to this subtitle shall:        (1)    post a clearly legible statement of each prevailing wage rate to be paid under the public work contract; and        (2)    keep the statement posted during the full time that any employee is employed on the public work contract.    (b)    The statement of prevailing wage rates shall be posted in a prominent and easily accessible place at the site of the public work.    (c)    Subject to § 10-1001 of the State Government Article, the Commissioner may impose on a person that violates this section a civil penalty of up to $50 per violation.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-220 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part III - Administration and Enforcement|Section 17-220 - Payroll Records

    (a)    Each contractor required to pay the prevailing wage rate shall:        (1)    keep payroll records covering work performed directly at the work site in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner; and        (2)    allow the Commissioner or the public body to inspect the records at any reasonable time and as often as necessary.    (b)    (1)    Each contractor shall submit a complete copy of the payroll records of the contractor and, for work performed at the work site, of the subcontractors in the form that the Commissioner specifies by regulation to:            (i)    the public body; and            (ii)    the Commissioner.        (2)    The Commissioner and the public body shall make payroll records available for public inspection during regular business hours.    (c)    Each copy of the payroll records shall be accompanied by a statement that is signed by the contractor or, for the subcontractor’s records, by the subcontractor and indicates that:        (1)    the payroll records are correct;        (2)    the wage rates paid are not less than those established by the Commissioner as set forth in the public work contract;        (3)    the classification set forth for each employee conforms with the work performed by that employee; and        (4)    the contractor or subcontractor has complied with each requirement of this subtitle.    (d)    If a contractor is late in submitting copies of the payroll records required under subsection (b) of this section:        (1)    the public body may postpone the processing of partial payment estimates under the public work contract pending receipt of the copies; and        (2)    the contractor shall be liable to the public body for liquidated damages of $10 for each calendar day the records are late.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-222 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part III - Administration and Enforcement|Section 17-222 - Liability for Failure to Pay Prevailing Wage Rate

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, a contractor under a public work contract is liable to the public body for liquidated damages of $20 for each laborer or other employee for each day for which:            (i)    the laborer is paid less than the prevailing wage rate of a mechanic while performing a task required to be performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice; or            (ii)    the employee is paid less than the prevailing wage rate.        (2)    A contractor under a public work contract that knew or reasonably should have known of the contractor’s obligation to pay the prevailing wage rate and that deliberately failed or refused to pay the prevailing wage rate is liable to the public body for liquidated damages of $250 for each laborer or other employee for each day for which:            (i)    the laborer is paid less than the prevailing wage rate of a mechanic while the laborer is performing a task required to be performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice; or            (ii)    the employee is paid less than the prevailing wage rate.    (b)    (1)    If a contractor or subcontractor pays an employee less than the amount the employee is entitled to receive for the work performed, the contractor shall make restitution to the employee.        (2)    The contractor and the subcontractor shall be jointly and severally liable for restitution to the subcontractor’s employees.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-223 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part III - Administration and Enforcement|Section 17-223 - Noncompliance by Public Body

    (a)    If a public body does not comply with a provision of this subtitle, the Commissioner:        (1)    shall give written notice of the noncompliance to the public body;        (2)    may require compliance within a sufficient period as determined by the Commissioner; and        (3)    after the expiration of that period, may inform the Attorney General in writing that notice has been given and that the public body has not complied with the notice.    (b)    As soon as possible after being informed by the Commissioner, the Attorney General shall sue, in the name of the State, in the circuit court for the county where the public body is located to seek any remedies that the court may find appropriate to carry out the policies of this subtitle.    (c)    In the action, the State and the public body each shall have the right of appeal that is provided by law in an injunction proceeding.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-225 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part III - Administration and Enforcement|Section 17-225 - Prohibited Acts; Exception

    (a)    A person may not:        (1)    violate the wage provisions of a public work contract;        (2)    allow or require an employee to work for less than the applicable prevailing wage rate;        (3)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, ask an employee or prospective employee to give anything of value to that person or any other person on a statement, representation, or understanding that failure to comply with the request or demand will prevent the employee from procuring or retaining employment; or        (4)    directly or indirectly, authorize a violation of this subtitle by any other person.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to any agent of a collective bargaining organization acting in collection of sums as allowed by the National Labor Relations Act.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-226 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 2 - Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts|Part III - Administration and Enforcement|Section 17-226 - Persistent Violations

    (a)    (1)    After investigation and entry of an order in accordance with § 17-221 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall file with the Secretary of State a list of the contractors and any subcontractors who persistently and willfully violate the provisions of this subtitle.        (2)    Filing under this subsection shall be notice to a public body and its representatives.    (b)    (1)    If the name of a contractor or any subcontractor appears on the list, that contractor or subcontractor shall be prohibited from entering into a contract for construction of a public work directly or indirectly for 2 years from the day on which the list is filed.        (2)    A public body may not award a contract for construction of a public work to a person who is prohibited from entering into a contract under this section.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  22-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division II - Pensions|Title 22 - Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems|Subtitle 2 - Membership|Part I - Membership Generally|Section 22-201 - Membership in the Employees' Retirement System -- Scope

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, §§ 22-202 through 22-204 of this subtitle apply only to:        (1)    a regular employee whose compensation is provided by State appropriation or paid from State funds;        (2)    an appointed or elected official of the State, including:            (i)    a clerk of the circuit court;            (ii)    a register of wills;            (iii)    a State’s Attorney; and            (iv)    a sheriff;        (3)    an employee or official of a participating governmental unit who is eligible to participate under Title 31, Subtitle 1 of this article;        (4)    an employee of the Office of the Sheriff of Baltimore City;        (5)    a permanent employee of the board of supervisors of elections of a county;        (6)    an employee of the Maryland Environmental Service who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System on June 30, 1993;        (7)    an employee of Dorchester County who is not a member of the county’s general pension and retirement program and who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System;        (8)    a court reporter for the Circuit Court for Charles County who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System on July 1, 1994; and        (9)    a staff employee of the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, or St. Mary’s College who is a member of the Employees’ Retirement System as of January 1, 1998.    (b)    Sections 22-202 through 22-204 of this subtitle do not apply to:        (1)    an individual who is a member of any State system other than the Employees’ Retirement System;        (2)    an individual who is entitled to be a member of any State system other than the Employees’ Retirement System or the Employees’ Pension System;        (3)    a contractual, emergency, or temporary extra employee;        (4)    an individual who is employed under a federal public service employment program;        (5)    an assessor who is a member of a retirement or pension system operated by a political subdivision of the State; or        (6)    an employee of a local board of elections who chooses to stay in a local merit system under § 2-207 of the Election Law Article.