§ 17–606
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 17-606 (2026)
Title 17. Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions
Subtitle 6. Apprenticeship Requirements for Public Works Contracts
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(a)
A contractor or subcontractor that fails to meet the requirements of this subtitle shall be liable for an amount equal to:
(1)
twice the amount of unpaid apprenticeship training contributions required by §§ 17–603 and 17–604 of this subtitle; and
(2)
a fine of up to $10,000.
(b)
(1)
In this subsection, “willfully” means representations or omissions known to be false or made with deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard for their truth or falsity.
(2)
Any person, firm, or corporation that is found to have made willfully a false or fraudulent representation or omission regarding a material fact in connection with prevailing wage records required by this section shall be liable for a civil penalty in an amount of up to $1,000 for each employee and each falsified record.
(3)
Penalties shall be recoverable by order of the Secretary and paid to the General Fund.
(c)
(1)
The Secretary shall adopt regulations to establish administrative procedures for the collection of payments under this subtitle.
(2)
(i)
The Secretary may file suit to enforce this section in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(ii)
In an action filed under this subsection, the court shall require the contractor or subcontractor to pay the amount required by subsection (a) of this section, including interest, reasonable counsel fees, and court costs.