(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 […]
(a) There is an Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion in the Commission. (b) The head of the Office is the Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion. (c) The Office shall: (1) administer each Commission program that is created to promote the growth of or participation by minority or local small business enterprises, including: (i) the minority […]
(a) In this section, “minority business enterprise” has the meaning stated in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (b) (1) By resolution and adopting regulations, the Commission shall establish a mandatory minority business enterprise utilization program to facilitate the participation of responsible certified minority business enterprises in contracts awarded by the Commission in accordance with […]
(a) (1) By resolution and adopting regulations, the Commission shall establish a minority business enterprise utilization program to facilitate the participation of responsible certified minority business enterprises in contracts awarded by the Commission for goods and services that are not covered under § 20–203 of this subtitle, if the Commission determines that: (i) minority business enterprises are underrepresented […]
(a) (1) A certifying agency shall determine bona fide minority group membership based on an individual’s claim that the individual is: (i) a member of a minority group; and (ii) regarded as a member by that minority community. (2) A certifying agency may determine that an individual’s claim under this subsection is invalid. (b) (1) To be eligible for certification as a […]
(a) The Office shall verify that a certified minority business enterprise listed in a schedule of participation is actually performing work and receiving compensation as established in the schedule. (b) To facilitate the Office completing its duties under subsection (a) of this section, a contractor shall: (1) allow the Office to inspect any relevant matter, including records and […]
(a) By October 31 of each year, the Commission shall issue a report to the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Senate and House Delegations to the Maryland General Assembly concerning: (1) the implementation and administration of the minority business enterprise programs under this subtitle for the fiscal year ending on the preceding June 30; and (2) appropriate […]
This subtitle shall be of no effect and may not be enforced after July 1, 2022.
