1. (a)

   1. (1) After investigation and entry of an order in accordance with § 17-221 of this subtitle, the Commissioner shall file with the Secretary of State a list of the contractors and any subcontractors who persistently and willfully violate the provisions of this subtitle.
   2. (2) Filing under this subsection shall be notice to a public body and its representatives.

2. (b)

   1. (1) If the name of a contractor or any subcontractor appears on the list, that contractor or subcontractor shall be prohibited from entering into a contract for construction of a public work directly or indirectly for 2 years from the day on which the list is filed.
   2. (2) A public body may not award a contract for construction of a public work to a person who is prohibited from entering into a contract under this section.

Added by Acts 1988, c. 48, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1988. Amended by Acts 1997, c. 687, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.