§ 17–604
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 17-604 (2026)
Title 17. Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions
Subtitle 6. Apprenticeship Requirements for Public Works Contracts
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(a)
A subcontractor that performs work at a value exceeding the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this article for a covered project shall provide to a unit written verification that:
(1)
the subcontractor participates in an apprenticeship training program for each covered craft in which it will employ persons and is employing the number of qualifying new apprentices or journeyworkers for a covered project necessary to meet the applicable percentage for the covered project;
(2)
the subcontractor will make payments to the Fund in accordance with § 17–605 of this subtitle; or
(3)
the subcontractor will make payments in amounts determined under § 17–605 of this subtitle to a qualified apprenticeship program for the purpose of supporting these programs.
(b)
The written verification required under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided by a subcontractor to the unit responsible for the project before the subcontractor commences performance under the procurement contract.
(c)
Organizations that have qualified apprenticeship programs and receive funds from contractors under subsection (a)(3) of this section shall certify to the Secretary that all funds received are used solely for the purpose of improving or expanding apprenticeship training in the State.
(d)
The Secretary shall adopt regulations to establish a process for auditing organizations that provide qualified apprenticeship programs to ensure that all funds received under subsection (a)(3) of this section are used solely to improve and expand apprenticeship programs in the State.