Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 14-802 – Applicability of subtitle; use of internship and apprenticeship programs

(a) This subtitle applies to a covered procurement made by a unit.
(b) A contractor awarded a covered procurement with an estimated total dollar value of $1,000,000 or more shall utilize an eligible internship program.
(c) A contractor awarded a covered procurement shall utilize a registered apprenticeship program.
(d) The Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the Secretary and, for contracts subject to Title 3.5 of this article, the Secretary of Information Technology:
1. (1) shall adopt regulations establishing the definition of “covered procurement”; and
2. (2) may adopt:
  1. (i) regulations to improve the recruitment or skills of employees of vendors; or
  2. (ii) other regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle, including waiver processes.

Added by Acts 2025, c. 601, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.