2014 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 39 - Public Finance
RS 39:1981 - Eligibility; federally funded projects
PART II. CERTIFICATION AS A MINORITY BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE OR AS A WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
§1981. Eligibility; federally funded projects
A. Any business which meets the definition of a minority business enterprise or of a women's business enterprise as set forth in this Chapter is eligible to be certified by the division as a minority business enterprise or as a women's business enterprise, as appropriate.
B. When a federal requirement that is a prescribed condition for allocation of federal funds to the state of Louisiana sets forth criteria for certification which are in conflict with those in this Chapter, a business which meets those federal criteria shall be certified as a minority business enterprise or as a women's business enterprise for state projects funded under those requirements.
C. If a local government operates a procurement program requiring certification as a minority or women's business enterprise, that local government may accept certification by the state in lieu of requiring additional certification procedures.
Acts 1984, No. 653, §1, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1992, No. 797, §2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 1024, §2.
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