Maryland § 1-402
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-402.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Nonresident bidder” means a bidder whose principal office is outside the State.
(3) “Preference” includes:
(i) a percentage preference;
(ii) an employee residency requirement; or
(iii) any other provision that favors a resident over a nonresident.
(4) “Resident bidder” means a bidder whose principal office is in the State.
(b) When a political subdivision or an instrumentality of government in the State uses competitive bidding to award a procurement contract, the political subdivision or instrumentality may give a preference to the resident bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid of any resident bidder if:
(1) the resident bidder is a responsible bidder;
(2) a responsible nonresident bidder submits the lowest responsive bid of all bidders; and
(3) the state in which the nonresident bidder’s principal office is located gives a preference to its residents.
(c) A preference under this section shall be identical to the preference that the state in which the nonresident bidder’s principal office is located gives to its residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-402
What does Maryland Code § 1-402 cover?
Section 1-402 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-402?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 1-402" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 1-402 apply to my situation?
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