§ 20–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 20-203 (2026)
Title 20. Procurement
Subtitle 2. Minority Business Enterprise Preferences
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(a)
There is an Office established within the Commission that shall be responsible for administering programs established under this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title.
(b)
The Commission shall adopt regulations establishing the name of the Office.
(c)
The Office shall be headed by a Director.
(d)
The Office shall:
(1)
administer each Commission program that is created to remedy discrimination against minority business enterprises and promote the participation of local small businesses that do business with the Commission, including:
(i)
the minority business enterprise utilization program under § 20–204 of this subtitle; and
(ii)
the business participation program established under Subtitle 3 of this title;
(2)
promote and coordinate the plans, programs, and operations of the Commission to remedy discrimination against minority business enterprises and the effects of discrimination;
(3)
promote activities and the use of the resources of the Commission, local governments, and private entities to remedy discrimination against minority business enterprises and the effects of discrimination; and
(4)
ensure compliance with certified minority business enterprise subcontract participation goals under § 20–206 of this subtitle.