(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Certification” means the determination that a legal entity is a minority business enterprise under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(c) “Certification agency” means the agency designated by the Board of Public Works under § 14–303(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article to certify and decertify minority business enterprises.
(d) “Certified minority business enterprise” means a minority business enterprise that holds a valid certification issued by the certification agency.
(e) “Local small business enterprise” means a business enterprise that:
(1) has its principal place of operation in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County; and
(2) has been certified as a small business enterprise by a unit of county government that has jurisdiction over procurement in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County.
(f) “Minority business enterprise” has the same meaning as provided in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.