(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Disabled veteran' means a veteran who has been certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a service–connected disability regardless of the disability rating. (c) 'Disabled veteran–owned small business' means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are disabled veterans. (d) 'Small business' means a business that meets the qualifications established under § 14–203 of this subtitle. (e) 'Small business preference' means a purchase request for which bids are invited from a list of qualified bidders that includes small businesses. (f) 'Veteran' means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(2) who is domiciled in Maryland. (g) 'Veteran–owned small business' means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are veterans.
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