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title: O.C.G.A. § 50-27-14. Participation by minority businesses.
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# O.C.G.A. § 50-27-14. Participation by minority businesses.

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the corporation encourage participation by minority businesses. Accordingly, the board of directors shall adopt a plan which achieves to the greatest extent possible a level of participation by minority businesses taking into account the total number of all retailers and vendors, including any subcontractors. The corporation is authorized and directed to undertake training programs and other educational activities to enable such minority businesses to compete for contracts on an equal basis. The board shall monitor the results of minority business participation and shall report the results of minority business participation to the Governor at least on an annual basis.

## History

Code 1981, § 50-27-14, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3173, § 2.