Section 14-201 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Disabled veteran" means a veteran who has been certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a service-connected disability regardless of the disability rating.(c) "Disabled veteran-owned small business" means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are disabled veterans.(d) "Small business" means a business that meets the qualifications established under § 14-203 of this subtitle.(e) "Small business preference" means a purchase request for which bids are invited from a list of qualified bidders that includes small businesses.(f) "Veteran" means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. § 101(2) who is domiciled in Maryland.(g) "Veteran-owned small business" means a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are veterans.