# State Government (GSG)

## Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies

### Subtitle 3. Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. [Renumbered]

#### Section 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.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)