Md. Code Regs. 21.08.03.07

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

Section 21.08.03.07 - Agreements Relating to Debarment

A. At any time before a debarment, a person may enter into an agreement with the Attorney General relating to debarment of the person.

B. If an agreement is reached between the Attorney General and the person, the Attorney General shall present the agreement to the Board, together with any written comments of affected Department heads or their designees concerning the agreement.

C. The Board may accept or reject the agreement between the Attorney General and the person or may defer decision until after the receipt of such additional information as may be requested by the Board or its designee.

D. Acceptance of Debarment Agreement.

(1) Any agreement between the Attorney General and a person relating to debarment is not binding upon the State unless the Board accepts the agreement.

(2) If the Board accepts the agreement, the Board's acceptance shall constitute the Board's decision on debarment in the same manner and having the same effect as if there had been debarment proceedings pursuant to State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 16, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 21.08.04.

(3) If the Board rejects the agreement, the agreement may not be considered as an admission by the person in any subsequent debarment proceedings.

E. The Board shall accept or reject the agreement within a reasonable time after receipt of the agreement from the Attorney General.

Md. Code Regs. 21.08.03.07

Regulations .07 adopted under a new chapter, COMAR 21.08.03 Debarment, effective August 2, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1221)