Md. Code Regs. 21.08.03.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 21.08.03.01 - Debarment of Persons by Operation of Law from Contracts with Public Bodies

A. A person is debarred by operation of law from entering into a contract with a public body if the person has been convicted under the laws of the State of any of the following offenses, committed in furtherance of obtaining a contract with a public body:

(1) Bribery;

(2) Attempted bribery; or

(3) Conspiracy to bribe.

B. Opportunity to be Heard.

(1) The Board shall notify a person who is debarred by operation of law that the person is debarred and shall give a reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard on whether the stated basis for debarment exists and on the appropriate duration of the debarment.

(2) Notice shall be given pursuant to COMAR 21.08.04.01B.

(3) A hearing shall be conducted pursuant to COMAR 21.08.04.02B.

Md. Code Regs. 21.08.03.01

Regulation .01 amended effective January 9, 1989 (15:27 Md. R. 3138)
Regulations .01 adopted under a new chapter, COMAR 21.08.03 Debarment, effective August 2, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1221)