Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 17-201

(a) In this subtitle, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Apprentice” means an individual who:

(1) is at least 16 years old;

(2) has signed with an employer or employer’s agent, an association of employers, an organization of employees, or a joint committee from both, an agreement including a statement of:

(i) the trade, craft, or occupation that the individual is learning; and

(ii) the beginning and ending dates of the apprenticeship; and

(3) is registered in a program of the Council or the Office of Apprenticeship of the United States Department of Labor.

(c) “Commissioner” means:

(1) the Commissioner of Labor and Industry;

(2) the Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry; or

(3) an authorized representative of the Commissioner.

(d) “Construction” includes all:

(1) building;

(2) reconstructing;

(3) improving;

(4) enlarging;

(5) painting and decorating;

(6) altering;

(7) maintaining;

(8) repairing; and

(9) services provided under a mechanical systems service contract.

(e) “Council” means the Apprenticeship and Training Council.

(f) (1) “Employee” means an apprentice or worker employed by a contractor or subcontractor under a public work contract.

(2) “Employee” does not include an individual employed by a public body.

(g) (1) “Locality” means the county in which the work is to be performed.

(2) If the public work is located within 2 or more counties, the locality includes all counties in which the public work is located.

(h) “Mechanical systems service contract” means a contract for: