Maryland § 14-413
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-413, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-413.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) (i) “Conflict mineral” means a mineral or mineral derivative determined under federal law to be financing human conflict.
(ii) “Conflict mineral” includes columbite–tantalite (coltan), cassiterite, gold, wolframrite, or derivatives of these minerals.
(3) “Noncompliant person” means a person:
(i) that is required to disclose under federal law information relating to conflict minerals that originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or its neighboring countries; and
(ii) for which the disclosure is not filed, is considered under federal law to be an unreliable determination, or contains false information.
(b) A unit may not knowingly procure supplies or services from a noncompliant person.
(c) In any solicitation for supplies or services, a unit shall provide notice of the requirements of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-413
What does Maryland Code § 14-413 cover?
Section 14-413 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 § 14-413?
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