§ 18–101

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 18-101 (2026)

Title 18. Living Wage

Subtitle 1

(a)

In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.

(c)

(1)

“Employer” means a contractor or subcontractor that has a State contract for services valued at $100,000 or more.

(2)

“Employer” does not include a contractor or subcontractor that:

(i)

employs 10 or fewer employees; and

(ii)

has a State contract for services valued at less than $500,000.

(d)

“Living wage” means an hourly wage set as provided under § 18–103 of this title.

(e)

“Tier 1 area” includes Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City.

(f)

“Tier 2 area” includes any county in the State not included in the Tier 1 area.