# COMAR Title 21 — State Procurement Regulations

## Subtitle 03 — State Procurement Regulations and Contracts

### Chapter 04 — Determinations

**Authority:** State Finance and Procurement Article, §§11-207 and 12-101, Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date: January 9, 1989 (15:27 Md. R. 3138)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02 adopted effective October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1530)

#### Regulation .01 Requirement.

*COMAR 21.03.04.01*

Each determination required by the State Finance and Procurement Article, Division II, Annotated Code of Maryland, or by this title shall be:

A. In writing;

B. Based on written findings of, and signed by, the person who made the determination; and

C. Retained in the appropriate procurement file for at least 3 years.

#### Regulation .02 Electronic Records.

*COMAR 21.03.04.02*

The requirements of Regulation .01 of this chapter may be satisfied by electronic records and signatures.