Maryland § 17-225

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-225, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17-225.

    (a)    A person may not:

        (1)    violate the wage provisions of a public work contract;

        (2)    allow or require an employee to work for less than the applicable prevailing wage rate;

        (3)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, ask an employee or prospective employee to give anything of value to that person or any other person on a statement, representation, or understanding that failure to comply with the request or demand will prevent the employee from procuring or retaining employment; or

        (4)    directly or indirectly, authorize a violation of this subtitle by any other person.

    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to any agent of a collective bargaining organization acting in collection of sums as allowed by the National Labor Relations Act.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-225

What does Maryland Code § 17-225 cover?

Section 17-225 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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