Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, “minority business enterprise” has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-16.5-1.

     (b) As used in this section, “veteran business enterprise” means a business enterprise that has a current verification as a veteran owned small business concern under 38 C.F.R. § part 74 et seq. by the Center of Veterans Enterprise of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

     (c) As used in this section, “women’s business enterprise” has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-16.5-1.

     (d) Except where 49 C.F.R. § part 26 applies, the fiscal body of an eligible county or another person authorized to carry out a public transportation project under this chapter shall set a goal for participation by minority business enterprises, veteran business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises in conformity with the goals established by the department of minority and women’s business development of a consolidated city and the goals of the department of administration established under IC 5-22-14-11 (before July 1, 2020) or IC 4-13-16.5-3.5 (after June 30, 2020) for veteran business enterprises. The goals must be consistent with the goals of delivering the project on time and within the budgeted amount and, insofar as possible, using Indiana businesses for employees, goods, and services.

As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.15-2020, SEC.21.