699.1 The definitions of the terms "minority," "minority business enterprise," "local business enterprise," "joint venture," "agency," and "sheltered market," set forth in sec. 3 of the Act are applicable to these rules and incorporated herein by reference.

699.2 In addition to the terms under §699.1, when used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

Act - the Minority Contracting Act of 1976, as amended.

Principal office - the primary office (based upon the totality of the business activities) in which routine and essential business functions occur such as the following:

1. (a) Bookkeeping and other record keeping;
2. (b) Payroll maintenance;
3. (c) Receipt of business telephone calls;
4. (d) Receipt of correspondence;
5. (e) Storing of books and records; or
6. (f) Directing, controlling and coordinating of activities and policies by officers, principals and managers.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 26 DCR 2771 (December 21, 1979); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 5734 (November 4, 1983).