§ 17–201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 17-201 (2026)
Title 17. Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions
Subtitle 2. Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts
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(a)
In this subtitle, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Apprentice” means an individual who:
(1)
is at least 16 years old;
(2)
has signed with an employer or employer’s agent, an association of employers, an organization of employees, or a joint committee from both, an agreement including a statement of:
(i)
the trade, craft, or occupation that the individual is learning; and
(ii)
the beginning and ending dates of the apprenticeship; and
(3)
is registered in a program of the Council or the Office of Apprenticeship of the United States Department of Labor.
(c)
“Apprenticeship cohort” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article.
(d)
“Commissioner” means:
(1)
the Commissioner of Labor and Industry;
(2)
the Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry; or
(3)
an authorized representative of the Commissioner.
(e)
“Completion rate” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article.
(f)
“Construction” includes all:
(1)
building;
(2)
reconstructing;
(3)
improving;
(4)
enlarging;
(5)
painting and decorating;
(6)
altering;
(7)
maintaining;
(8)
repairing; and
(9)
services provided under a mechanical systems service contract.
(g)
“Council” means the Apprenticeship and Training Council.
(h)
(1)
“Employee” means an apprentice or worker employed by a contractor or subcontractor under a public work contract.
(2)
“Employee” does not include an individual employed by a public body.
(i)
“Group joint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article.
(j)
“Group nonjoint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article.
(k)
“Individual joint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article.
(l)
“Individual nonjoint apprenticeship program” has the meaning stated in § 14–801 of this article.
(m)
(1)
“Locality” means the county in which the work is to be performed.
(2)
If the public work is located within 2 or more counties, the locality includes all counties in which the public work is located.
(n)
“Mechanical systems service contract” means a contract for: