§ 14–404
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 14-404 (2026)
Title 14. Preferences
Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Purchasing Preferences
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(a)
In this section, “coal products” includes coal in both its synthetic and conventional forms.
(b)
This section does not apply to a building or facility for which:
(1)
the Department of the Environment determines that the use of coal products violates a provision of the Environment Article or a regulation that the Department adopts under that article; or
(2)
the Department of General Services or another appropriate unit determines that the use of coal products would not be cost effective.
(c)
The design of a heating system in a building or facility constructed after July 1, 1986 may not preclude the use of Maryland coal if:
(1)
the State provides at least 50% of the money used for construction of the building or facility; and
(2)
a determination is made that coal products will be used to fuel the heating system.