# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally

### Subtitle 3. Contracts and Competitive Bidding

#### Section 12-302

(a) In this section, "government organization" includes:

  (1) a county;

  (2) a board of education;

  (3) a municipality; or

  (4) a government cooperative purchasing organization.

(b) The County Commissioners of Garrett County may purchase goods and services through a contract entered into by a vendor and a government organization that does not participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement in which Garrett County is a member.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)