§17–101.

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

    (b)    “Payment security” means security to guarantee payment for labor and materials, including leased equipment, under a contract for construction.

    (c)    “Performance security” means security to guarantee the performance of a contract for construction.

    (d)    “Public body” means:

        (1)    the State;

        (2)    a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision;

        (3)    a public instrumentality; or

        (4)    any governmental unit authorized to award a contract.

    (e)    (1)    “Supplier” means a person who supplies labor or materials.

        (2)    “Supplier” includes a lessor of equipment to the extent of the fair rental value of the equipment.