Md. Code Regs. 21.08.03.02

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

Section 21.08.03.02 - Debarment of Persons for Cause from Contracts with Public Bodies

A. A person may be debarred from entering into a contract with a public body if the person:

(1) Has been convicted under the laws of the State of any of the following offenses, committed other than in furtherance of obtaining a contract with any public body:

(a) Bribery,

(b) Attempted bribery, or

(c) Conspiracy to bribe;

(2) Has been convicted under the laws of another state or of the United States for:

(a) Bribery,

(b) Attempted bribery,

(c) Conspiracy to bribe; or

(3) Has admitted, in writing or under oath, acts or omissions that would constitute bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of the State, another state, or the United States.

B. Opportunity to be Heard.

(1) The Board shall notify a person that debarment proceedings have started and shall give a reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard on whether the stated basis for debarment exists.

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

(3) If a hearing is requested, any hearing on debarment shall be conducted pursuant to COMAR 21.08.04.02B.

C. The Board may suspend a person in accordance with COMAR 21.08.02 pending the Board's final debarment decision.

Md. Code Regs. 21.08.03.02

Regulations .02 adopted under a new chapter, COMAR 21.08.03 Debarment, effective August 2, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1221)