Maryland § 16-312
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-312, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-312.
(a) Debarment proceedings under this subtitle against a person or business subject to debarment under this title may be instituted within 5 years after:
(1) a final judgment in a civil or criminal action that constitutes a cause for debarment;
(2) an admission, in writing or under oath, of an act or omission that constitutes grounds for a criminal conviction or civil liability that may be a cause for debarment; or
(3) the occurrence of any other event that constitutes a cause for debarment.
(b) Debarment proceedings under this subtitle against a person or business subject to debarment under this title may be instituted after the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, only if such proceedings are brought within 1 year of the time when the State discovered, or by the exercise of ordinary diligence should have discovered, the grounds for debarment under this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-312
What does Maryland Code § 16-312 cover?
Section 16-312 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 § 16-312?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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