§ 12–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 12-202 (2026)
Title 12. Organization and Supervision of State Procurement
Subtitle 2. Supervision of Capital Expenditures and Real Property Leases
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(a)
This section does not apply to capital expenditures:
(1)
for public school construction under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article; or
(2)
by the Department of Transportation or the Maryland Transportation Authority, in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways.
(b)
Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure other than in connection with a State correctional facility, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, or the University System of Maryland shall be:
(1)
reviewed by the Secretary of General Services; and
(2)
except as provided in § 12-203 of this subtitle and § 13-108 of this article, after that review, approved by the Board.
(c)
Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with a State correctional facility shall be:
(1)
reviewed by the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services; and
(2)
except as provided in § 12-203 of this subtitle, after that review, approved by the Board.
(d)
Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with the University System of Maryland shall be:
(1)
subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article;
(2)
approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland; and
(3)
approved by the Board of Public Works.
(e)
Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall be:
(1)
subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article;
(2)
approved by the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland; and
(3)
approved by the Board of Public Works.
(f)
Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with Morgan State University shall be:
(1)
subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article;
(2)
approved by the Board of Regents of Morgan State University; and
(3)
approved by the Board of Public Works.
(g)
The Board shall supervise the expenditure of any money that the General Assembly appropriates for:
(1)
buildings;
(2)
equipment;
(3)
new construction; or
(4)
any other capital expenditure.