Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-201
Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-201
in effect(a) In this subtitle, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Apprentice” means an individual who:
(1) is at least 16 years old;
(2) has signed with an employer or employer’s agent, an association of employers, an organization of employees, or a joint committee from both, an agreement including a statement of:
(i) the trade, craft, or occupation that the individual is learning; and
(ii) the beginning and ending dates of the apprenticeship; and
(3) is registered in a program of the Council or the Office of Apprenticeship of the United States Department of Labor.
(c) “Commissioner” means:
(1) the Commissioner of Labor and Industry;
(2) the Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry; or
(3) an authorized representative of the Commissioner.
(d) “Construction” includes all:
(1) building;
(2) reconstructing;
(3) improving;
(4) enlarging;
(5) painting and decorating;
(6) altering;
(7) maintaining;
(8) repairing; and
(9) services provided under a mechanical systems service contract.
(e) “Council” means the Apprenticeship and Training Council.
(f) (1) “Employee” means an apprentice or worker employed by a contractor or subcontractor under a public work contract.
(2) “Employee” does not include an individual employed by a public body.
(g) (1) “Locality” means the county in which the work is to be performed.
(2) If the public work is located within 2 or more counties, the locality includes all counties in which the public work is located.
(h) “Mechanical systems service contract” means a contract for:
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