§ 17–225
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 17-225 (2026)
Title 17. Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions
Subtitle 2. Prevailing Wage Rates -- Public Work Contracts
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(a)
A person may not:
(1)
violate the wage provisions of a public work contract;
(2)
allow or require an employee to work for less than the applicable prevailing wage rate;
(3)
except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, ask an employee or prospective employee to give anything of value to that person or any other person on a statement, representation, or understanding that failure to comply with the request or demand will prevent the employee from procuring or retaining employment; or
(4)
directly or indirectly, authorize a violation of this subtitle by any other person.
(b)
Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to any agent of a collective bargaining organization acting in collection of sums as allowed by the National Labor Relations Act.