§17–109.

    (a)    An action on a payment bond required by this subtitle shall be filed in the appropriate court of the county where:

        (1)    the contract was executed and performed; or

        (2)    the contractor has its principal place of business.

    (b)    An action on a payment bond required by this subtitle shall be filed within 1 year after the public body finally accepts the work performed under the contract.

    (c)    An obligee named in a bond or a trustee for any other security is not liable for any costs in connection with an action on a payment bond required by this subtitle.