Montana § 18-4-402 - Cooperative Purchasing Authorized
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 18-4-402 — Cooperative Purchasing Authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-4-402. Cooperative Purchasing Authorized
Cooperative purchasing authorized. The department may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any supplies or services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants independent of the requirements of part 3. Cooperative purchasing may include purchasing through federal supply schedules of the United States general services administration, joint or multiparty contracts between public procurement units, open-ended state public procurement unit contracts that are made available to local public procurement units, and competitive contracts established by for-profit, not-for-profit, or nonprofit cooperative entities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 18-4-402
What does Montana Code Annotated § 18-4-402 cover?
Section 18-4-402 ("Cooperative Purchasing Authorized") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 18-4-402?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 18-4-402" (Montana). 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 Montana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.
How does Montana § 18-4-402 apply to my situation?
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