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Regulation .01 Definitions.

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A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
Undisputed Amount.
(a)
“Undisputed amount” means an amount owed by a contractor to a subcontractor or supplier for which there is no good faith dispute, including any retainage withheld.
(b)
“Undisputed amount” includes an amount withheld because of a dispute arising out of an agreement or occurrence unrelated to the agreement under which the amount is withheld.
(2)
“Prime contractor” means a person or firm that has a State procurement contract with a unit.
(3)
Contractor.
(a)
“Contractor” means a person or firm that:
(i)
Has an agreement to perform all or some of the work required under a State contract; and
(ii)
Subcontracts with another person or firm for performance of all or some of the work required under the contract.
(b)
“Contractor” includes a prime contractor and a subcontractor at any tier.
(4)
“Subcontractor” means a person or firm that has an agreement with a contractor to perform all or some of the contractor's work under a State contract.
(5)
“Supplier” has the same definition set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article. §15–226, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 21.01.02.01.B.