Maryland § 14-204
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-204, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-204.
The Special Secretary for the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs shall adopt regulations to establish procedures for:
(1) compiling and maintaining a comprehensive bidder’s list of small businesses;
(2) locating potential sources for various construction related services, supplies, and services and affirmatively seeking to locate potential minority business enterprise sources for those construction related services, supplies, and services;
(3) helping small businesses to comply with the procedures for bidding on procurement contracts;
(4) examining requests for construction related services, supplies, and services to determine when an invitation for bids may be designated for the Small Business Preference Program;
(5) bidding for a procurement contract designated for a small business preference;
(6) simplifying procurement specifications and terms, to increase the opportunities for small business participation;
(7) investigating the responsibility of bidders on small business preferences; and
(8) explaining to a small business the reason for which its bid for a small business preference was rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-204
What does Maryland Code § 14-204 cover?
Section 14-204 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 14-204?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-204" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 14-204 apply to my situation?
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