# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 18. Finances

### Subtitle 5. Payment of Obligations

#### Section 18-501

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Payment date" means the date of the Commission's check.

(c) "Proper invoice" means an invoice that:

  (1) contains:

    (i) the contractor's federal employer identification number or Social Security number; and

    (ii) the contract or purchase order number or other description of the contract; and

  (2) contains or is accompanied by substantiating information and documentation as required by regulation or contract.

(d) "Receipt date" means the date that a proper invoice is received by the Commission.

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Md. Code Ann., Land Use (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)