Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 17-101

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 17-101 - Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) "Payment security" means security to guarantee payment for labor and materials, including leased equipment, under a contract for construction.
(c) "Performance security" means security to guarantee the performance of a contract for construction.
(d) "Public body" means:
(1) the State;
(2) a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision;
(3) a public instrumentality; or
(4) any governmental unit authorized to award a contract.
(e)
(1) "Supplier" means a person who supplies labor or materials.
(2) "Supplier" includes a lessor of equipment to the extent of the fair rental value of the equipment.

Md. Code, SF § 17-101