# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 20. Procurement

### Subtitle 3. Local Small Business Enterprise Program

#### Section 20-301

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

(b) "Disabled veteran-owned business" means a business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a service-connected disability regardless of the disability rating.

(c) "Local business" means a business with:

  (1) a principal place of business in Montgomery County or Prince George's County; or

  (2) at least 25% of the employees of the business domiciled in Montgomery County or Prince George's County.

(d) "Local small business" means a business that qualifies as both:

  (1) a local business; and

  (2) a small business.

(e) "Maryland-based business" means a business that has its principal place of business in the State.

(f) "Program" means the business participation program established under Sec. 20-302 of this subtitle.

(g) "Small business" means a business that meets criteria established by regulations adopted in accordance with Sec. 14-203 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(h) "Veteran-owned business" means a business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are veterans as defined in 38 U.S.C. Sec. 101.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)