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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 21.05.09.11" title_num="21" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="09" heading="Use of State-Sponsored Contracts.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The use of a State-sponsored contract by governmental entities who are potential participants is at the discretion of the governmental entity.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Participants may obtain their respective requirements by placing purchase orders or delivery orders against the State-sponsored contract in accordance with the contract.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Payment, inspection and acceptance, exercise of warranty rights, and other contract rights and obligations are the responsibility of the participant placing the purchase order or delivery order.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The participant who places the purchase order or delivery order is responsible for securing performance from the contractor. The failure of the contractor to perform for a participant does not require the State or other participants to default the contractor or otherwise to terminate the contract. Upon request of a participant, the State may cooperate with the participant to attempt to secure performance.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>