Section 20-301 – “Program” Defined

    In this subtitle, “program” means a local small business enterprise program.

Section 20-302 – Authorized

    (a)    By resolution or adopting regulations, the Commission may establish a local small business enterprise program.     (b)    The Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, established under § 20–202 of this title, shall administer the program.

Section 20-303 – Purpose

    The purpose of the program is to assist small businesses in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County by:         (1)    establishing a sheltered market or other appropriate preference; or         (2)    facilitating the award of Commission construction contracts or procurement contracts for goods and services to small businesses in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

Section 20-304 – Eligibility

    (a)    The Commission shall adopt:         (1)    eligibility criteria for businesses to qualify for the program, including:             (i)    the criteria for a small business qualifying under the Small Business Preference Program as established in regulations adopted by the Department of General Services under § 14–203 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;             (ii)    a requirement that:                 1.    the business’s principal place […]