Disadvantaged business enterprises

(a) A business enterprise shall be eligible for certification as a disadvantaged business enterprise if the business enterprise is: (1) Owned, operated, and controlled by economically disadvantaged individuals; and (2)(A) Is a local business enterprise; or (B) Repealed. (b) A business enterprise that is affiliated with another business enterprise through common ownership, management, or control shall be eligible for certification as a disadvantaged business enterprise if: (1) The business enterprise seeking certification as a disadvantaged business enterprise is a local business enterprise; (2) In the event of a parent-subsidiary affiliation, both enterprises meet the requirements of subsection (a) of this section; and (3) The business enterprise has annualized gross receipts not exceeding limits as enumerated in rules issued pursuant to § 2-218.72.