(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Except as provided in § 20–203 of this subtitle, “minority business enterprise” means a legal entity that is:
(1) organized to engage in commercial transactions; and
(2) at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are members of a group that is:
(i) disadvantaged socially or economically by the effects of past discrimination, including discrimination as to certification; and
(ii) identified by a study conducted in accordance with this subtitle or a similar, previously conducted study.
(c) “Office” means the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion established under § 20–202 of this subtitle.