[Subject to section 2103 (relating to regulations), the] The
following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have
the meanings given to them in this section unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Small business." A business in the United States which is
independently owned[,] and is not dominant in its field of
operation [and employs 100 or fewer employees].
Section 5. Section 2103 of Title 62 is amended to read:
§ 2103. [Regulations] Statement of policy.
(a) Policy.--The department shall establish a statement of
policy for executive and those independent agencies for which
the department acts as purchasing agency [and may promulgate
regulations establishing detailed definitions of the words and
phrases defined in section 2102 (relating to definitions) using,
in addition to the criteria set forth in section 2102, other
criteria as it deems appropriate, including]. The statement of
policy shall include criteria for determining whether a business
qualifies as a small business or disadvantaged business under
this chapter. The criteria shall include the number of employees
and the dollar volume of business. [State-affiliated entities
shall implement the policy for their procurement programs.]
(b) Implementation.--State-affiliated entities shall
implement the policy under subsection (a) for their procurement
programs.
Section 6. Section 2104 of Title 62 is amended by adding a
paragraph to read:
§ 2104. Duties of department.
The department shall have the following duties:
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