Alabama § 41-16-75 - Sole Source Purchases.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 41-16-75 — Sole Source Purchases., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-16-75. Sole Source Purchases.
REPEALED IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2021-296 EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.
State entities seeking to purchase goods or services from a sole source vendor may do so only upon the approval of the Department of Finance, through the Division of Purchasing, unless the purchasing state entity is authorized by law to conduct its own purchasing activities. Approval for sole source purchases shall be given only if the purchasing state entity establishes that no other goods or service can meet its needs and that no other vendor offers substantially equivalent goods or service that can accomplish the purpose for which the goods or service is required. The Director of Finance may require information from either the purchasing entity or the vendor seeking to be declared a sole source that is deemed necessary to meet the requirements of this provision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 41-16-75
What does Code of Alabama § 41-16-75 cover?
Section 41-16-75 ("Sole Source Purchases.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 41-16-75?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 41-16-75" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 41-16-75 apply to my situation?
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