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Md. Code, Local Government § 12-303

This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-303, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.

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§12–303.

Official statutory text

(a) This section applies only to commission counties.

(b) When awarding a contract for services, the county commissioners of a county shall:

(1) enter into a written contract; and

(2) require the contractor to provide a performance bond for security in accordance with the terms and specifications of the contract.

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