# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 17. Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions

### Subtitle 2. Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts

#### Section 17-201

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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 Sec. 14-801 of this article.

(j) "Group nonjoint apprenticeship program" has the meaning stated in Sec. 14-801 of this article.

(k) "Individual joint apprenticeship program" has the meaning stated in Sec. 14-801 of this article.

(l) "Individual nonjoint apprenticeship program" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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:

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