Ch. 708 LAWS OF MARYLAND

waive obligations of the contractor relating to minority business enterprise
participation; and

[(7)] (8) other provisions that the Board considers necessary or
appropriate to encourage participation by minority business enterprises and to protect
the integrity of the procurement process.

14-304.

(a) In the same manner and with the same fees as provided by law in civil cases,
in a matter regarding the decertification of a certified minority business enterprise, the
[Department of Transportation] CERTIFICATION AGENCY may:

(1) subpoena witnesses;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) compel the production of records, books, papers, and other documents.

(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of
this section, or fails to produce documents or other evidence, on petition of the
[Department of Transportation] CERTIFICATION AGENCY, a court of competent
jurisdiction may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling
the production of documents or other evidence.

14-305.

(a) (1) Within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year, each designated unit
shall report:

AGENCY; and

(i) to the Board;

(ii) to the {Governor's Office of Minority Affairs] CERTIFICATION

(iii) subject to § 2-1312 of the State Government Article, to the
Legislative Policy Committee.

(2) A report under this subsection shall [state] for the preceding fiscal
year:

(i) STATE the total number and value of procurement contracts
between the designated unit and certified minority business enterprises; [and]

(ii) INDICATE the percentage that those procurement contracts
represent of the total number and value of procurement contracts; AND

(III) CONTAIN OTHER SUCH INFORMATION AS REQUIRED
BY THE CERTIFICATION AGENCY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF MINORITY
AFFAIRS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.

(3) A REPORT UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE IN A FORM
PRESCRIBED BY THE CERTIFICATION AGENCY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF

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