# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 15. Procurement Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution

### Subtitle 2. Dispute Resolution

#### Section 15-221.2

(a) This section applies to a claim resulting under a contract.

(b) The Appeals Board may award to a contractor the reasonable costs of filing and pursuing a claim, including reasonable attorney's fees, if the Appeals Board finds that the conduct of the unit in processing a contract claim is in bad faith, without substantial justification, or in violation of law.

(c) The Appeals Board shall adopt regulations to implement this section.

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