2013 Maryland Code
LAND USE
§ 15-203 - Regulations [Subtitle subject to abrogation].

§15-203. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 PER CHAPTER 426 OF 2012 //

(a) The Commission shall adopt regulations for the operation of the Program.

(b) The regulations shall provide for:

(1) acceptance of the certification of a minority business enterprise that has been certified by the State certification agency designated under § 14-303 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;

(2) waiver of all or part of the Program provisions for a specific contract if the Commission determines that:

(i) a minority business enterprise is unavailable; or

(ii) application of the Program to the contract conflicts with the overall objectives and responsibilities of the Commission;

(3) graduation of a certified minority business enterprise from the Program if the Commission determines that a minority business enterprise no longer requires the assistance or benefits offered by the Program;

(4) termination of the Program when the Program is no longer necessary to remedy the effects of past discrimination;

(5) acceptance of the decisions of any other certification program that, in the judgment of the Commission, assures that a certified minority business enterprise is legitimate;

(6) minority participation in subcontracting and direct contracting; and

(7) application of reasonable preferences to a certified minority business enterprise in evaluating competitive bids or proposals.