(a) This section does not apply to capital expenditures: (1) for public school construction under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Education Article; or (2) by the Department of Transportation or the Maryland Transportation Authority, in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways. (b) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure other than in connection with a State correctional facility, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, or the University System of Maryland shall be: (1) reviewed by the Secretary of General Services; and (2) except as provided in § 12-203 of this subtitle and § 13-108 of this article, after that review, approved by the Board. (c) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with a State correctional facility shall be: (1) reviewed by the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services; and (2) except as provided in § 12-203 of this subtitle, after that review, approved by the Board. (d) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with the University System of Maryland shall be: (1) subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article; (2) approved by the Board of a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with the University System of Maryland shall be: (1) subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article; (2) approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland; and (3) approved by the Board of Public Works. (e) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall be: (1) subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article; (2) approved by the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland; and (3) approved by the Board of Public Works. (f) Before execution, a contract for a capital expenditure in connection with Morgan State University shall be: (1) subject to the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article; (2) approved by the Board of Regents of Morgan State University; and (3) approved by the Board of Public Works. (g) The Board shall supervise the expenditure of any money that the General Assembly appropriates for: (1) buildings; (2) equipment; (3) new construction; or (4) any other capital expenditure.
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