1. A. A unit utilizing electronic means to conduct procurement transactions, or a private contractor furnishing electronic means to the State for conducting procurement transactions, may charge a reasonable fee to a bidder or offeror for the use of the electronic means.
2. B. A fee may not be charged under §A of this regulation unless it is approved by the Board.

Authority: Commercial Law Article, §§21-101—21-120; State Finance and Procurement Article, §§11-204, 11-206, 12-101, 13-226, and 15-210, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1530)

Regulation .01B amended effective September 18, 2023 (50:18 Md. R. 800)

Regulation .02A amended effective March 3, 2025 (52:4 Md. R. 221)

Regulation .03 amended effective April 29, 2024 (51:8 Md. R. 369)