Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-201

in effect

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Disabled veteran” means a veteran who has been certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a service–connected disability regardless of the disability rating. (c) “Disabled veteran–owned small business” means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are disabled veterans. (d) “Small business” means a business that meets the qualifications established under § 14–203 of this subtitle. (e) “Small business preference” means a purchase request for which bids are invited from a list of qualified bidders that includes small businesses. (f) “Veteran” means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(2) who is domiciled in Maryland. (g) “Veteran–owned small business” means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are veterans.

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