Maryland § 17-216
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-216, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-216.
(a) A laborer may perform any work that is not ordinarily performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice, but shall be paid the prevailing wage rate for the work performed.
(b) (1) A laborer receiving the prevailing wage rate for laborers may not perform work ordinarily performed by a mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice.
(2) If a laborer performs work ordinarily performed by any mechanic or mechanic’s apprentice, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay the laborer for the entire time of performance of that work at the prevailing wage rate for a mechanic.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-216
What does Maryland Code § 17-216 cover?
Section 17-216 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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