§ 9-301

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

(b) “Governor’s Subcabinet” means the Governor’s Subcabinet on Socioeconomic Procurement Participation.

(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.