Section 17-109 - Venue; limitations; costs(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.