(1) When purchasing any product with public funds, the purchasing agent for the county shall be authorized to purchase products or materials with recycled content that have been source-reduced, that are reusable, or that have been composted, unless one or more of the following conditions exist: (a) The product is not available within a reasonable period of time;(b) The product fails to meet applicable purchasing rules, including specifications; or(c) The product fails to meet federal or state health or safety standards, as set forth in federal or state regulations.L. 93: Entire section added, p. 2138, § 13, effective June 12. For further provisions concerning the purchase of recycled paper and recycled products, see §§ 13-1-133, 24-103-903, and 25-16.5-102.
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