In 2009, the State Apprenticeship and Training Fund (Fund) law was enacted. This law (Chapter 687, Laws of 2009,
§ 17-601 through 17-606, State Finance and Procurement, Annotated Code of Maryland) establishes that contractors
and certain subcontractors performing work on certain public work contracts are required to make contributions toward
apprenticeship. Contractors and subcontractors will have three options where they can choose to make their contributions:
(1) participate in a registered apprenticeship training program; (2) contribute to an organization that has a registered
apprenticeship training program; or (3) contribute to the State Apprenticeship and Training Fund.
Currently, there is no obligation to make contributions under this law.
The Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation (DLLR) is moving forward with the adoption of regulations. The regulations are scheduled to be published in
the December 14, 2012 edition of the Maryland
Register. After publication, there is a 30 day public notice and comment period and the Department looks forward
to receiving written comments to the proposed regulations.
At this time, there is no obligation to make contributions under this law.
DLLR will update this website to
notify the public when the regulations will become effective and when there will be an obligation to comply with the
requirements of this law. Before the law becomes effective and contributions are required, DLLR will conduct outreach
and education to the construction and apprenticeship and training community.
For additional information, contact:
Division of Labor and Industry
Maryland Apprenticeship and Training
1100 North Eutaw Street, Room 606
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-767-2246
e-mail: matp@dllr.state.md.us
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