# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 15. Procurement Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution

### Subtitle 2. Dispute Resolution

#### Section 15-216

(a) Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to the disposition of a protest or a contract claim by:

  (1) a primary procurement unit;

  (2) a procurement officer; or

  (3) a unit.

(b) The Appeals Board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)