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2006 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 283
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(E) (D) "COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER" MEANS A BUSINESS ENTITY THAT
PROCURED OR ATTEMPTED TO PROCURE GOODS OR SERVICES FROM A BUSINESS
ENTITY FOR BUSINESS AS OPPOSED TO PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE.
(F) (E) "COMMERCIAL NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY' MEANS THE
PROVISIONS CONTAINED UNDER THIS TITLE AND ANY REGULATIONS OR
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ADOPTED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
MARYLAND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE OFFICE OF MINORITY
AFFAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS TITLE.
(F) "COMMISSION" MEANS THE MARYLAND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
(G) "CONTRACT" MEANS AN AGREEMENT WITH A BUSINESS ENTITY THAT IS
LET BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE STATE FOR THAT BUSINESS ENTITY TO SELL OR
LEASE SUPPLIES OR GOODS, OR TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL, OR OTHER SERVICES TO
THE STATE IN RETURN FOR A FEE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF COMPENSATION TO BE
PAID OR PROVIDED BY THE STATE.
(H) (1) "DISCRIMINATION" MEANS ANY DISADVANTAGE, DIFFERENCE,
DISTINCTION, OR PREFERENCE IN THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, HIRING, OR
COMMERCIAL TREATMENT OF A VENDOR, SUPPLIER, SUBCONTRACTOR, OR
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, AGE, COLOR, CREED, OR
NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, ANCESTRY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. SEX.
AGE. MARITAL STATUS. SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY OR
ANY OTHERWISE UNLAWFUL USE OF CHARACTERISTICS REGARDING THE VENDOR'S,
SUPPLIER'S, OR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER'S EMPLOYEES OR OWNERS.
(2) "DISCRIMINATION" DOES NOT INCLUDE LAWFUL EFFORTS TO
REMEDY THE EFFECTS OF DISCRIMINATION THAT HAVE OCCURRED OR ARE
OCCURRING IN THE MARKETPLACE.
(I) "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT" MEANS A REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR RENOVATION PROJECT FOR WHICH THE STATE
PROVIDES:
(1) FUNDING OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OTHER THAN
PAYMENTS IN EXCHANGE FOR GOODS OR SERVICES;
(2) LAND;
(3) ROAD IMPROVEMENTS;
(4) TAX CREDITS; OR
(5) A BELOW MARKET PURCHASE PRICE.
(J) (1) "FINANCIAL INSTITUTION" MEANS A PERSON:
(I) ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF LENDING MONEY,
GUARANTEEING LOANS, EXTENDING CREDIT, SECURING BONDS, OR PROVIDING
VENTURE OR EQUITY CAPITAL; OR
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