§ 20-201. Definitions.

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

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   This subsection formerly was Art. 29, § 3-109(a)(1).

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   The only change is in style.

(b) Minority business enterprise. -- Except as provided in § 20-203 of this subtitle, "minority business enterprise" means a legal entity that is:

   (1) organized to engage in commercial transactions; and

   (2) at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are members of a group that is:

      (i) disadvantaged socially or economically by the effects of past discrimination, including discrimination as to certification; and

      (ii) identified by a study conducted in accordance with this subtitle or a similar, previously conducted study.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 29, § 3-109(a)(3).

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   In the introductory language of this subsection, the phrase "[e]xcept as provided in § 20-203 of this subtitle" is added for accuracy due to the reorganization of the former provisions in this revised subtitle.

(c) Office. -- "Office" means the Office of Small, Local, and Minority Business Enterprise established under § 20-202 of this subtitle.

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   This subsection formerly was Art. 29, § 3-109(a)(4).

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   The only change is in style.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 29, § 3-109(a)(1), (3), (4); 2010, ch. 37, § 3.