Ch. 420                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

other nonwhites for supervisory, administrative, clerical, and
technical jobs;

(v) increases the number of Blacks, Asians, and
other nonwhites in management and supervisory positions; and

(vi) improves the quality of employees' lives
outside the work environment in such areas as housing,
transportation, schooling, recreation, and health facilities.

14-504.

In any solicitation, a [unit] PUBLIC BODY shall provide
notice of the requirements of this subtitle.

14-505.

The Board OR THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY may waive the
requirements of § 14-502, § 14-503, or § 14-504 of this subtitle
if the Board OR THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY finds that:

(1)  the procurement is essential or in the best
interests of the [State] PUBLIC BODY; and

(2)  there is no other known source for the
procurement at a reasonable cost.

14-506.

A bidder or offeror may not misrepresent any information
contained in the certification required under this subtitle.

14-507.

A bidder or offeror who willfully violates any provision of
this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is
subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not
exceeding 3 months.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect October 1, 1988.

Approved May 17, 1988.

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