Louisiana § RS 48:131 - Department purchasing agent; functions; bond
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§ RS 48:131. Department purchasing agent; functions; bond
The secretary shall appoint a purchasing agent, who shall be the head of this section. The purchasing agent shall advertise, let, and execute, on behalf of the department, all contracts for the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment, in accordance with the provisions of the laws regulating the department. He shall give bond in favor of the governor in the amount of ten thousand dollars, conditioned on the faithful performance of his duties.
Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 1979, No. 413, §3, eff. July 11, 1979.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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