§9–301.

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

    (b)    “Interdepartmental Committee” means the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

    (c)    (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” means the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

    (e)    “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.