# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

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

### Subtitle 8. Responsible Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses

#### Section 17-802

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall adopt regulations that require all bidders, contractors, and subcontractors to pay employee health care expenses as required by this subtitle.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to:

  (1) a minority business enterprise, as defined under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article; or

  (2) a small business with 30 or fewer employees.

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