# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 14. Preferences

### Subtitle 2. Small Business Preference Program

#### Section 14-201

(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 Sec. 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. Sec. 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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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)