§14–802.

    (a)    This subtitle applies to a covered procurement made by a unit.

    (b)    A contractor awarded a covered procurement with an estimated total dollar value of $1,000,000 or more shall utilize an eligible internship program.

    (c)    A contractor awarded a covered procurement shall utilize a registered apprenticeship program.

    (d)    The Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the Secretary and, for contracts subject to Title 3.5 of this article, the Secretary of Information Technology:

        (1)    shall adopt regulations establishing the definition of “covered procurement”; and

        (2)    may adopt:

            (i)    regulations to improve the recruitment or skills of employees of vendors; or

            (ii)    other regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle, including waiver processes.