§ 9-301. Definitions

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

(b) Interdepartmental Committee. -- "Interdepartmental Committee" means the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs.

(c) Minority person. --

   (1) "Minority person" means:

      (i) an individual who has been deprived of the opportunity to develop and keep a competitive position in the economy because of a social or economic disadvantage that arises from cultural, racial, or other similar causes; or

      (ii) a sheltered workshop for individuals with disabilities.

   (2) "Minority person" includes:

      (i) an Aleut;

      (ii) an American Indian;

      (iii) a Black;

      (iv) an Eskimo;

      (v) a Hispanic;

      (vi) an Oriental;

      (vii) a Puerto Rican; or

      (viii) a woman.

(d) Office. -- "Office" means the Office of Minority Affairs.

(e) Special Secretary. -- "Special Secretary" means the Special Secretary for the Office of Minority Affairs.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 483; 1984, ch. 284, § 1; 1986, ch. 719; 2001, ch. 255; 2002, ch. 19, § 4; 2004, ch. 74.