Md. Code, Economic Development § 16–101

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Grant Program” means the Purple Line Construction Zone Grant Program.

(c) “Qualified small business” means a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability partnership, a limited liability company, or a corporation that:

(1) employs 20 or fewer employees;

(2) is independently owned and operated;

(3) is not a subsidiary of another business;

(4) is not dominant in its field of operation; and

(5) is impacted by the construction of the Purple Line light rail project in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.