Maryland § 17-102
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-102.
(a) This subtitle does not limit the authority of a public body to require performance security in addition to, or in cases other than, those specified under §§ 17-103, 17-104, 17-106, and 17-107 of this subtitle.
(b) This subtitle applies only to security for a construction contract.
(c) (1) By ordinance, Baltimore City may provide for a program to satisfy the bonding requirements under §§ 17-103, 17-104, 17-106, and 17-107 of this subtitle with respect to any construction contract:
(i) that does not exceed $200,000; and
(ii) for which State money is not used.
(2) The program shall provide for payment security of at least 50% of the total amount payable under the contract.
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Section 17-102 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.
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