Md. Code, State Gov't § 9-301

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 9-301 - Definitions

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

(b) "Interdepartmental Committee" means the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

(c)

(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" means the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

(e) "Special Secretary" means the Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

Md. Code, SG § 9-301

Brought forward without change, 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 258,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.

Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 79,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.

Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 78,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 634,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2017.

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 633,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2017.