Maryland State Government Section 9-301

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

      (b)      "Interdepartmental Committee" means the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs.

      (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 Minority Affairs.

      (e)      "Special Secretary" means the Special Secretary for the Office of Minority Affairs.