§ 14-201. Definitions

MD State Fin & Pro Code § 14-201 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Disabled veteran” means a veteran who has been certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a service–connected disability regardless of the disability rating.

(c)    “Disabled veteran–owned small business” means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are disabled veterans.

(d)    “Small business” means a business that meets the qualifications established under § 14–203 of this subtitle.

(e)    “Small business preference” means a purchase request for which bids are invited from a list of qualified bidders that includes small businesses.

(f)    “Veteran” means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(2) who is domiciled in Maryland.

(g)    “Veteran–owned small business” means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are veterans.