Sec. 11B-53. Prohibited contingent fees.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 11B-53 (2026)
Sec. 11B-53. Prohibited contingent fees.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person must not retain another to secure a contract from the County under an agreement that in exchange for the contract, the person will pay another a commission, percentage of the contract, or a contingent fee.
(b)
This Section does not apply to:
(1)
a bona fide employee or commercial selling agency retained by the person for the purpose of securing business; or
(2)
an attorney rendering professional legal services consistent with applicable canons of ethics.