220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-80-10-1.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 220-RICR-80-10-1.5 - Membership Requirement

A. A member of a definable minority group means a person who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and who is:

Black	All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
Hispanic	All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
American Indian/ Alaskan Native	All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
Asian American	All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands.
Portuguese	All persons of Portuguese, Brazilian or other Portuguese culture or origin regardless of race.
Woman	Any female qualifies as a class of minority.
Disadvantaged	Members of other groups or other individuals, found to be economically and socially disadvantaged by the small Business Administration under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Chapter 637(a)).