reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  18-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 18 - Personnel|Subtitle 2 - Collective Bargaining|Section 18-215 - Strike

    (a)    In this section, “strike” means the action of an employee, in concert with others, to:        (1)    refuse to report to work;        (2)    stop or slow down work; or        (3)    abstain wholly or partly from the full, faithful, and proper performance of duties for the purpose of inducing, influencing, or coercing a change in the terms, conditions, rights, or privileges of employment.    (b)    A Commission employee, group of Commission employees, or employee organization may not engage in, induce, initiate, or ratify a strike by Commission employees.    (c)    If a strike occurs, a court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin the strike on request of the Commission.    (d)    An employee may not receive compensation from the Commission while the employee is engaged in a strike.    (e)    (1)    If an employee engages in, induces, initiates, or ratifies a strike, the Commission may take appropriate disciplinary action against the employee, including suspension or discharge.        (2)    If disciplinary action is taken and appealed, the labor relations administrator shall hold a hearing on the disciplinary action at which the Commission, the employee, and any interested employee organization may present evidence and argument.    (f)    (1)    If after a hearing an employee organization certified as an exclusive representative is found by the labor relations administrator to have assisted, authorized, or initiated a strike involving the refusal of Commission employees to report for work, the labor relations administrator shall revoke the certification of the employee organization.        (2)    An employee organization decertified under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be recertified for 2 years after the end of the strike.        (3)    If after a hearing an employee organization certified as an exclusive representative is found by the labor relations administrator to have assisted, authorized, or initiated any other type of strike, the labor relations administrator may revoke the certification of the employee organization for up to 1 year after the end of the strike.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  18-216 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 18 - Personnel|Subtitle 2 - Collective Bargaining|Section 18-216 - Unfair Labor Practice

    (a)    It is an unfair labor practice for the Commission or an employee organization certified as an exclusive representative of a bargaining unit to violate the rights of a Commission employee under this subtitle.    (b)    Within 30 business days after the alleged violation, the party charging an unfair labor practice shall submit the charge in writing to the labor relations administrator and the party alleged to have committed the unfair labor practice.    (c)    Within 15 business days after an unfair labor practice charge is submitted, the Commission and the employee organization shall request the labor relations administrator to hold a hearing and decide whether an unfair labor practice has occurred.    (d)    The labor relations administrator shall:        (1)    conduct the hearing;        (2)    issue a finding of facts and conclusion of law;        (3)    order the party found to have committed the unfair labor practice to cease and desist from the prohibited practice; and        (4)    order all relief necessary to remedy the violation of this subtitle and otherwise to make whole any injured employee or employee organization or the Commission, if injured, including reinstatement, restitution, back pay, or other remedy needed to restore the employee, the employee organization, or the Commission to the position or condition it would have been in but for the violation.    (e)    The labor relations administrator may not order punitive damages, consequential damages, damages for emotional distress, pain, and suffering, or attorney’s fees for purposes of satisfying the requirements of subsection (d)(4) of this section.    (f)    If the labor relations administrator finds that the party charged has not committed an unfair labor practice, the labor relations administrator shall issue an order dismissing the charges.    (g)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the labor relations administrator’s decision is final.        (2)    A party may seek judicial review of the decision on the basis that the decision is arbitrary, capricious, or exceeds the authority of the labor relations administrator.    (h)    The Commission and the employee organization shall share equally the costs of any unfair labor practice proceeding.    (i)    If the party found to have committed the unfair labor practice fails or refuses to comply with the labor relations administrator’s decision in whole or in part, the charging party may file an action to enforce the order with the circuit court for the county in which any of the involved employees work.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  18-217 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 18 - Personnel|Subtitle 2 - Collective Bargaining|Section 18-217 - Expression of Personal View, Argument, Opinion, or Statement

    (a)    This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:        (1)    (i)    publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;            (ii)    corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or            (iii)    informs employees of the Commission’s policy relating to labor–management relations and representation;        (2)    does not contain a threat of reprisal, force, or promise of benefit; and        (3)    is not made under coercive conditions.    (b)    The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:        (1)    an unfair labor practice under the provisions of this subtitle; or        (2)    grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 1 - Water and Sewer Procurement Contracts|Section 20-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Design/build contract” means a contract that provides for both architectural and engineering design services and construction services as a part of a single contract.    (c)    “Evaluated bid price” means the price of a bid after adjustment in accordance with objective measurable criteria.    (d)    “Facilities construction contract” means a contract that provides services for the construction of:        (1)    a water or wastewater treatment plant;        (2)    a water or wastewater pumping station and related force mains in the pumping station site limits;        (3)    a water storage facility;        (4)    a wastewater storage facility;        (5)    a building for Commission purposes; or        (6)    a pipeline.    (e)    “Objective measurable criteria” means standards that enable the Commission to compare the economy, effectiveness, or value of the subject of the bids.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 1 - Water and Sewer Procurement Contracts|Section 20-102 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only to:        (1)    design/build contracts; and        (2)    construction contracts.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 1 - Water and Sewer Procurement Contracts|Section 20-103 - Compliance Required

    If the Commission decides to proceed with the design or construction of a water supply or sanitary sewer system, the Commission shall comply with the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 1 - Water and Sewer Procurement Contracts|Section 20-104 - Design and Construction of System -- in General

    (a)    The Commission shall provide an opportunity for a hearing before proceeding with the design or construction of a water supply or sanitary sewer system.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Commission:        (1)    shall advertise in newspapers and technical media that the Commission considers appropriate for bids or proposals for design or construction services for any part of a water supply or sanitary sewer system; and        (2)    may readvertise any part of the services needed if the Commission considers the prices quoted in response to a prior advertisement to be unreasonable.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may use day labor to complete any part of the design or construction of a water supply or sanitary sewer system.        (2)    Notwithstanding § 20–105(a) of this subtitle, the Commission may spend up to $15,000 for day labor for any part of construction services without advertising for or receiving bids or proposals.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission may enter into any type of contract under this subtitle that promotes the best interest of the Commission.        (2)    The Commission:            (i)    may not enter a cost–plus–percentage–of–cost contract; and            (ii)    shall prohibit a cost–plus–percentage–of–cost subcontract under a contract with the Commission.    (e)    The Commission may only enter into a design/build contract for a facilities construction contract with costs exceeding $2,000,000.    (f)    The Commission may reject any bid or proposal.    (g)    (1)    The Commission may require a contract to be secured by bonds, penalties, and conditions.        (2)    Security authorized under this subsection is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.    (h)    The Commission:        (1)    may adopt regulations to establish a prequalification process for bidders or offerors; and        (2)    shall adopt regulations to govern discussions held with offerors under § 20–105(c)(3) of this subtitle.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 2 - Minority Business Enterprise Preferences|Section 20-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    Except as provided in § 20–203 of this subtitle, “minority business enterprise” means a legal entity that is:        (1)    organized to engage in commercial transactions; and        (2)    at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are members of a group that is:            (i)    disadvantaged socially or economically by the effects of past discrimination, including discrimination as to certification; and            (ii)    identified by a study conducted in accordance with this subtitle or a similar, previously conducted study.    (c)    “Office” means the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion established under § 20–202 of this subtitle.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 2 - Minority Business Enterprise Preferences|Section 20-202 - Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion

    (a)    There is an Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion in the Commission.    (b)    The head of the Office is the Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion.    (c)    The Office shall:        (1)    administer each Commission program that is created to promote the growth of or participation by minority or local small business enterprises, including:            (i)    the minority business enterprise utilization program for design/build and construction contracts under § 20–203 of this subtitle;            (ii)    the minority business enterprise utilization program for the procurement of other goods and services under § 20–204 of this subtitle; and            (iii)    the local small business enterprise program under Subtitle 3 of this title;        (2)    promote and coordinate the plans, programs, and operations of the Commission that promote or affect the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of minority business enterprises;        (3)    promote activities and the use of the resources of the Commission, local governments, and private entities for the growth of minority business enterprises;        (4)    provide technical and managerial assistance to minority business enterprises;        (5)    schedule seminars and workshops to educate minority businesses on how the Commission conducts business; and        (6)    ensure compliance with certified minority business enterprise subcontract participation goals under § 20–206 of this subtitle.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 2 - Minority Business Enterprise Preferences|Section 20-207 - Reports

    (a)    By October 31 of each year, the Commission shall issue a report to the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly concerning:        (1)    the implementation and administration of the minority business enterprise programs under this subtitle for the fiscal year ending on the preceding June 30; and        (2)    appropriate recommendations concerning the programs.    (b)    (1)    The Commission may conduct an impartial fact–finding study in connection with a minority business enterprise program for consistency with applicable law.        (2)    The Commission shall report the findings of a study completed under this subsection to the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 2 - Minority Business Enterprise Preferences|Section 20-208 - Termination of Subtitle

    This subtitle shall be of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 2022.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 3 - Local Small Business Enterprise Program|Section 20-301 - "Program" Defined

    In this subtitle, “program” means a local small business enterprise program.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 3 - Local Small Business Enterprise Program|Section 20-302 - Authorized

    (a)    By resolution or adopting regulations, the Commission may establish a local small business enterprise program.    (b)    The Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, established under § 20–202 of this title, shall administer the program.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 3 - Local Small Business Enterprise Program|Section 20-303 - Purpose

    The purpose of the program is to assist small businesses in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County by:        (1)    establishing a sheltered market or other appropriate preference; or        (2)    facilitating the award of Commission construction contracts or procurement contracts for goods and services to small businesses in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  20-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 20 - Procurement|Subtitle 3 - Local Small Business Enterprise Program|Section 20-304 - Eligibility

    (a)    The Commission shall adopt:        (1)    eligibility criteria for businesses to qualify for the program, including:            (i)    the criteria for a small business qualifying under the Small Business Preference Program as established in regulations adopted by the Department of General Services under § 14–203 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;            (ii)    a requirement that:                1.    the business’s principal place of business be in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County; or                2.    at least 25% of the total number of employees of the business be domiciled in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County; and            (iii)    any other eligibility criteria that the Commission determines to be necessary or appropriate for the promotion of small businesses in the Commission’s service area; and        (2)    administrative procedures for conducting the program.    (b)    A business may qualify as a local small business enterprise under the program without regard to the race, ethnicity, or gender of the participants in the business.    (c)    The Commission shall establish criteria for graduation from the program for a local small business that the Commission determines no longer requires the assistance or benefits offered by the program.    (d)    The Commission shall review the eligibility criteria and administrative procedures of the program each year to assess their effectiveness in furthering the purposes of the program.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  21-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 21 - Property and Land Use Matters|Subtitle 1 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Section 21-101 - Acquisition of Property

    (a)    In this section, “property” includes:        (1)    land;        (2)    structures;        (3)    buildings;        (4)    streambeds;        (5)    waterways;        (6)    water rights;        (7)    watersheds;        (8)    water systems and parts of water systems; and        (9)    wastewater systems and parts of wastewater systems.    (b)    The Commission may acquire property for the construction, extension, maintenance, or operation of a project the Commission considers:        (1)    necessary to carry out this division; or        (2)    in furtherance of this division.    (c)    If the Commission decides to acquire property within or outside the sanitary district in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the Commission may acquire the property:        (1)    in fee; or        (2)    as an easement.    (d)    If the Commission fails to agree on the terms of acquisition with the owner of any property, the Commission may condemn the property by filing a petition for condemnation in the circuit court for the county in which the property is situated, as provided for condemnation of land under the Real Property Article.    (e)    The Commission may condemn the interest of any tenant, lessee, or other person having an interest in property that the Commission decides to acquire.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  21-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 21 - Property and Land Use Matters|Subtitle 1 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Section 21-102 - Condemnation -- Land Used for Cemetery Purposes

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, land used for cemetery purposes may not be condemned unless the Commission adopts a resolution declaring that it is necessary for the public health and safety to acquire the cemetery land, or an easement in the land, immediately by condemnation.        (2)    A resolution under this subsection may only be adopted on the affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners from the county where the cemetery land is located.    (b)    (1)    The Commission may condemn public or private land used for cemetery purposes, or an easement in the land, without adopting a resolution in accordance with subsection (a) of this section if the land or easement is for the purpose of installing sewer lines or water lines.        (2)    Sewer lines or water lines installed on property condemned under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be constructed underground and enclosed.    (c)    The land or easement to be acquired may not disturb:        (1)    any existing grave, grave marker, or monument; or        (2)    any grave site:            (i)    the title to which has been transferred as a result of a bona fide sale or exchange; or            (ii)    in which burial rights have vested or been transferred as a result of a bona fide sale or exchange.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  21-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 21 - Property and Land Use Matters|Subtitle 1 - Acquisition and Disposition of Property|Section 21-103 - Disposition of Property

    If the Commission does not consider the property necessary for the operation of its water, sewer, or stormwater management systems, the Commission may sell, lease, transfer, convey, or dispose of any of its real or personal property on terms and conditions that the Commission considers advantageous.