§ 3-913
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§3–913.
(a)Where, after investigation, the Commissioner issues a citation for a knowing violation of this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle by an employer engaged in work on a contract with a public body, the Commissioner shall promptly notify the public body.
(1)On notification, the public body shall withhold from payment due the employer an amount that is sufficient to:
(i)pay restitution to each employee for the full amount of wages due; and
(ii)pay any benefits, taxes, or other contributions that are required by law to be paid on behalf of the employee.
(2)The public body shall release:
(i)on issuance of a favorable final order of a court or an administrative unit, the full amount of the withheld funds; and
(ii)on an adverse final order of a court or an administrative unit, the balance of the withheld funds after all obligations are satisfied under paragraph
(1)of this subsection.