§103D-901 Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

"Geographic bidding" includes the use of a competitive solicitation which provides for one or more contracts to be awarded on a regional or geographic basis with the State.

"Small business" means a United States business which is independently owned and which is not dominant in its field of operation or an affiliate or subsidiary of a business dominant in its field of operation. The policy board shall adopt rules establishing more detailed criteria for defining small business, including the number of employees. [L Sp 1993, c 8, pt of §2; am L 1994, c 186, §17; am L 1997, c 352, §23]