# § 25-7 Prevailing wages - Sanctions for underpayment.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 25-7 Prevailing wages - Sanctions for underpayment.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 25-7 (2026)

(a) In the event that any such laborer, mechanic, or apprentice shall be paid less than the compensation to which he shall be entitled hereunder, the contractor shall make restitution to such affected employee for the amount due, and shall forfeit and pay to the City a penalty in the amount of $50 per day for each employee so underpaid.

(b) Provided, however, that no penalty shall be assessed for wage violations to any individual which amount to a total of less than $1 in any payroll period.

(c) Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 45-225*

*History: Ord. 59-1960*

*History: Ord. 67-969*

*History: Ord. 73-348*

*History: Ord. 89-309*

*History: Ord. 08-085*