§3–913.

    (a)    Where, after investigation, the Commissioner issues a citation for a knowing violation of this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle by an employer engaged in work on a contract with a public body, the Commissioner shall promptly notify the public body.

    (b)    (1)    On notification, the public body shall withhold from payment due the employer an amount that is sufficient to:

            (i)    pay restitution to each employee for the full amount of wages due; and

            (ii)    pay any benefits, taxes, or other contributions that are required by law to be paid on behalf of the employee.

        (2)    The public body shall release:

            (i)    on issuance of a favorable final order of a court or an administrative unit, the full amount of the withheld funds; and

            (ii)    on an adverse final order of a court or an administrative unit, the balance of the withheld funds after all obligations are satisfied under paragraph (1) of this subsection.