Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts
Section 17-109 - Venue; Limitations; Costs

(a)    An action on a payment bond required by this subtitle shall be filed in the appropriate court of the county where:
        (1)    the contract was executed and performed; or
        (2)    the contractor has its principal place of business.
    (b)    An action on a payment bond required by this subtitle shall be filed within 1 year after the public body finally accepts the work performed under the contract.
    (c)    An obligee named in a bond or a trustee for any other security is not liable for any costs in connection with an action on a payment bond required by this subtitle.

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