19A NCAC 02D .1102      DEFINITIONS

In addition to the terms defined in G.S. 136-28.4, the following terms shall apply for purposes of this Section:

(1)           Disadvantaged Business Enterprise shall have the same meaning as provided in 49 C.F.R. 26.5(2).

(2)           Disadvantaged Minority-owned Business shall have the same meaning as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

(3)           Disadvantaged Women-owned Business shall have the same meaning as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

(4)           Minority Business Enterprise shall have the same meaning as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

(5)           Women Business Enterprise shall have the same meaning as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

(6)           The Department's Unified Certification Program (UCP) is responsible for certification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in accordance with in 49 C.F.R. Part 26.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 136-28.4; 143B-348;

Eff. April 30, 1997;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2008;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2019.