§ 20-201. Definitions.

MD Pub Util Code § 20-201 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    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.

(c)    “Office” means the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion established under § 20–202 of this subtitle.