Maryland § 13-102.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-102.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-102.1.
(a) A unit may not charge a fee to access eMaryland Marketplace.
(b) (1) Subject to approval by the Board of Public Works, the Chief Procurement Officer may establish fees for the use of eMaryland Marketplace by an entity that publishes a notice of a procurement, conducts a procurement, or publishes a notice of award.
(2) The Chief Procurement Officer may not charge a unit, as defined in § 11–101 of this article, a fee under this subsection.
(c) Subject to approval by the Board of Public Works, the Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, may establish fees for:
(1) training;
(2) strategic sourcing; and
(3) administrative costs.
(d) (1) There is an Operations Revenue Fund in the Department of General Services.
(2) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of this article.
(3) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(4) The Fund consists of any fees imposed and collected under subsection (b)(1) or (c) of this section and § 13–226(c) of this title.
(5) The Fund shall be used by the Department of General Services to cover the actual documented direct and indirect operating expenses of the Office of State Procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-102.1
What does Maryland Code § 13-102.1 cover?
Section 13-102.1 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 § 13-102.1?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 13-102.1" (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 § 13-102.1 apply to my situation?
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