§ 14-801

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Covered procurement” means a procurement contract that:

(1) meets the criteria established by the Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the Secretary and, for contracts subject to Title 3.5 of this article, the Secretary of Information Technology, under § 14–802 of this subtitle; and

(2) is not a public work contract subject to § 17–202 of this article.

(c) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Labor.

(d) “Eligible internship program” means an internship program that requires a contractor or other entity to provide paid internships that meet standards established by the Secretary.

(e) “Registered apprenticeship program” means an apprenticeship program that is registered with and approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning.

(f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.