§ 1–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 1-401 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 4. Purchasing and Sales
§ 1–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “computer software program” means a software program used to:
(1)
access data in a computer system; or
(2)
implement a process using data in a computer system.
(b)
This section does not apply to a computer software program subject to Title 10, Subtitle 9 of the State Government Article.
(c)
(1)
A county or municipality may sell, lease, or license to the public, or enter into a contract concerning, a computer software program, including any associated patent, trademark, or copyright, that is produced by or for the county or municipality in the normal course of its operations.
(2)
A county or municipality may adopt a price structure for a computer software program based on any factors that the county or municipality considers relevant, including:
(i)
the cost of producing, reproducing, and delivering the computer software program;
(ii)
overhead and labor costs; and
(iii)
the fair market value of the computer software program.