Md. Code Regs. 21.10.08.01

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

Section 21.10.08.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Undisputed Amount.

(a) "Undisputed amount" means an amount owed by a contractor to a subcontractor for which there is no good faith dispute, including any retainage withheld.

(b) "Undisputed amount" includes an amount withheld because of a dispute arising out of an agreement or occurrence unrelated to the agreement under which the amount is withheld.

(2) "Prime contractor" means a person or firm that has a State procurement contract with a unit.

(3) Contractor.

(a) "Contractor" means a person or firm that:

(i) Has an agreement to perform all or some of the work required under a State contract; and

(ii) Subcontracts with another person or firm for performance of all or some of the work required under the contract.

(b) "Contractor" includes a prime contractor and a subcontractor at any tier.

(4) "Subcontractor" means a person or firm that has an agreement with a contractor to perform all or some of the contractor's work under a State contract.

Md. Code Regs. 21.10.08.01

Regulation .01 amended effective July 9, 2001 (28:13 Md. R. 1216); amended effective 50:18 Md. R. 800, eff. 9/18/2023