Ch. 423                                    1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[(6)](9) the University of Maryland System;

[(7)] (10) for a procurement under Title 3, Subtitle 4 of this article, the
Department of Budget and Fiscal Planning; AND

[(8) for a procurement in connection with construction of a State
correctional facility under § 12-107 of this article, the Department of Public Safety and
Correctional Services; and]

[(9)] (11) the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority.

(e) [(1)]"Minority business enterprise" means:

(1) any legal entity, except a joint venture, that is:

(i) organized to engage in commercial transactions; and

(ii) at least 51% owned and controlled by 1 or more individuals who
are members of a group that is disadvantaged socially or economically, including:

1.      African Americans;

2.       Alaskan natives;

3.       American Indians;

4.       Asians;

5.       Hispanics;

6.        Pacific islanders;

7.      women; [or]

8.        physically or mentally disabled individuals [.]; OR

(2) ["Minority business enterprise" includes] a not for profit entity
organized, AND WHOSE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE IS, to promote the interests of AFRICAN
AMERICANS OR physically or mentally disabled individuals.

14-303.

(a)     (1) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article,
the Board shall adopt regulations consistent with the purposes of this Division II to carry
out the requirements of this subtitle.

(2) The regulations shall establish procedures to be followed by units,
prospective contractors, and successful bidders or offerors to maximize notice to, and the
opportunity to participate in the procurement process by, a broad range of minority
business enterprises.

(b)     These regulations shall include:

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