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purchase of materials and supplies in excess of $500 and to
require bonds in connection with the work or contracts,
whenever deemed proper; and if no bids are submitted in
response to any calls therefor, to place the order as in
their discretion they deem best.

(2) (i) The contracts shall be in excess of the
amounts specified for the counties set forth in this
paragraph.

(ii) Allegany County—$1,500

(iii) Carroll County—$3,500

(iv) Charles County—$2,500

(v) Frederick County—$3,500

(vi) Harford County—$1,000

(vii) St. Mary's County—$2,500

(viii) Somerset County—[$1,000] $2,500

(ix) Talbot County—$1,000

(x) Worcester County—$2,500

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act
shall take effect July 1, 1981.

Approved April 14, 1981.

CHAPTER 54

(House Bill 979)

AN ACT concerning

Garrett County - Liquor Control Board (Compensation)

FOR the purpose of increasing the annual compensation of the
members of the Garrett County liquor control board;
altering travel expenses received when performing
certain duties; and providing that the increased salary
shall take effect at the beginning of the next
following term of the board members.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 2B - Alcoholic Beverages
Section 159(h)(1)
Annotated Code of Maryland