§18–101.

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.

    (c)    (1)    “Employer” means a contractor or subcontractor that has a State contract for services valued at $100,000 or more.

        (2)    “Employer” does not include a contractor or subcontractor that:

            (i)    employs 10 or fewer employees; and

            (ii)    has a State contract for services valued at less than $500,000.

    (d)    “Living wage” means an hourly wage set as provided under § 18–103 of this title.

    (e)    “Tier 1 area” includes Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City.

    (f)    “Tier 2 area” includes any county in the State not included in the Tier 1 area.