Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to the following governmental bodies: (1) A state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184). (2) A penal facility operated by the department of correction. (3) A political subdivision. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.2.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “bureau” refers to the rehabilitation services bureau of the division of disability and rehabilitative services established under IC 12-12-1-1. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.8.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “rehabilitation center” refers to the rehabilitation center established under IC 12-12-3-1. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
Sec. 4. A governmental body shall purchase articles produced by the rehabilitation center under the same conditions as articles produced by the department of correction under IC 5-22-11, unless similar articles are produced by the governmental body. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
Sec. 5. The bureau shall publish a catalog for the use of governmental bodies, showing the products and services available through the rehabilitation center. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
Sec. 6. (a) Whenever a governmental body needs an article listed in the catalog published under section 5 of this chapter, the governmental body: (1) shall give the bureau a reasonable time to produce or supply the article; and (2) except for an article produced by the department of correction, may not elsewhere: (A) contract […]
Sec. 7. Supplies purchased under this chapter must: (1) meet the specifications and needs of the purchasing governmental body; and (2) be purchased at a fair market price. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
