D.C. Code § 2-218.33: 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Repealed.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.