Section 83.36. Determination of performance of a useful business function.  


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  • Factors that the department shall consider in determining whether a woman-owned business is performing a useful business function include, but are not limited to, the following:
    (1)  The degree to which the business has customers other than the state.
    (2)  The adequacy of the business's resources to carry out its business functions.
    (3)  The degree to which the business is independent of control or substantial influence by another business. Business relationships that tend to defeat the useful business function include, but are not limited to, shared space, equipment, employees, or other resources, and financing agreements.
    (4)  Whether the business acts as a conduit to transfer funds to a male-owned business, unless doing so is a normal industry practice.
History: CR 06-113 : cr. Register May 2007 No. 617 , eff. 6-1-07.