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§ 11-205. Collusion prohibited; enforcement

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState Finance and Procurement

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Finance and Procurement
Division II. General Procurement Law [Titles 11-End] (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 11-205
§ 11-205. Collusion prohibited; enforcement
Currentness
Scope of section
(a) This section is broadly applicable to all procurements by the State.
Liability for damages
(b) A person who, for the purpose of defrauding the State, acts in collusion with another person in connection with the procurement process is liable for damages equal to 3 times the value of the loss to the State that is attributable to the collusion.
Enforcement by Attorney General
(c)(1) A procurement officer who has reason to believe that collusion has occurred in connection with the procurement process shall send to the Office of the Attorney General written notice that states the belief and its basis.
(2) The Attorney General may begin an action in the appropriate court for damages under subsection (b) of this section.
Retention of documents
(d)(1) If there is reason to believe that collusion has occurred in connection with the procurement process, all relevant documents shall be kept until the Attorney General gives notice that they may be destroyed.
(2) On request by the Office of the Attorney General, relevant documents shall be made available immediately.

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Added by Acts 1988, c. 48, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1988.
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 11-205, MD STATE FIN & PROC § 11-205
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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