205 CMR, § 222.01

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024

Section 222.01 - Definitions

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). A minority owned business that has been certified by either the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office, the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, or both.

Project. Construction of or on the Category 2 Sports Wagering Facility in order to meet the required capital investment. For purposes of 205 CMR 222.00, Project may also include construction of on or off-site infrastructure required by a permitting or licensing authority (including the Commission) for the construction of the Sports Wagering Facility.

Small Business. An entity, including all of its affiliates combined that:

(a) Has its principal place of business in Massachusetts;

(b) Employs a combined total at all locations of 50 or fewer full-time employees;

(c) Has been in business at least one year; and

(d) Has gross revenues of $40 million or less based on a three-year average, and meets all legal obligations for tax status and required registration in the Commonwealth.

Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE). A Veteran Business Enterprise shall be any entity certified as a "Veteran-owned small business concern" by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or certified as such by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office; provided, that vendors, registrants, or subcontractors verified by the Licensing Division will continue to be recognized as such until the end of their existing contract.

Women's Business Enterprise (WBE). A women-owned business that has been certified by either the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office, the Women's Business Enterprise National Council or both.

205 CMR, § 222.01

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1497, eff. 5/17/2023 (EMERGENCY).

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1501, eff. 5/17/2023 (COMPLIANCE).