(b) Except as provided in § 20-203 of this subtitle, “minority business enterprise” means a legal entity that is:

(1) organized to engage in commercial transactions; and

(2) at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are members of a group that is:

(i) disadvantaged socially or economically by the effects of past discrimination, including discrimination as to certification; and

(ii) identified by a study conducted in accordance with this subtitle or a similar, previously conducted study.

(c) “Office” means the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion established under § 20-202 of this subtitle.