Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, State Government § 9-301

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Interdepartmental Committee” means the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

(c)(1) “Minority person” means:

(i) an individual who has been deprived of the opportunity to develop and keep a competitive position in the economy because of a social or economic disadvantage that arises from cultural, racial, or other similar causes; or

(ii) a sheltered workshop for individuals with disabilities.

(2) “Minority person” includes:

(i) an Aleut;

(ii) an American Indian;

(iii) a Black;

(iv) an Eskimo;

(v) a Hispanic;

(vi) an Oriental;

(vii) a Puerto Rican; or

(viii) a woman.

(d) “Office” means the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

(e) “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, State Government § 9-301 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/state-government/md-code-state-govt-sect-9-301/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard