Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 14-504.1
Outreach program to increase the participation of small businesses that are owned by economically disadvantaged individuals participating in the Small Business Reserve Program
Effective Jun 1, 2026Added by Acts 2024, c. 582, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 583, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024. Amended by Acts 2026, c. 82, § 2, eff. June 1, 2026.State of Maryland
- (a) The certification agency, in consultation with the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, shall develop an outreach program to increase the participation of small businesses that are owned by economically disadvantaged individuals participating in the Small Business Reserve Program.
(b) On or before December 1 each year, the certification agency shall submit to the Board of Public Works and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the Legislative Policy Committee a report on:
- (1) the status of the outreach program required under subsection (a) of this section; and
- (2) the total number and dollar value of awards made to small businesses owned by economically disadvantaged individuals under designated small business reserve contracts.
Added by Acts 2024, c. 582, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 583, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024. Amended by Acts 2026, c. 82, § 2, eff. June 1, 2026.