§ 17-201
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§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.
(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.
(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: