Section 9-301 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-301. Definitions.
 

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

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

(c)  Minority person.-  

(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.- "Office" means the Office of Minority Affairs. 

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

[An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 483; 1984, ch. 284, § 1; 1986, ch. 719; 2001, ch. 255; 2002, ch. 19, § 4; 2004, ch. 74.]