South Dakota § 5-18A-19 - Requirements for brand name or equal specifications.
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§ 5-18A-19. Requirements for brand name or equal specifications.
Brand name or equal specifications shall seek to designate three, or as many different brands as are practicable, as "or equal" references and shall further state that substantially equivalent products to those designated will be considered for award. Unless the purchasing agency determines in writing that the essential characteristics of the brand names included in the specifications are commonly known in the industry or trade, brand name or equal specifications shall include a description of the particular design, functional, or performance characteristics which are required. If a brand name or equal specification is used in a solicitation, the solicitation shall contain explanatory language that the use of a brand name is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition.
Source: SL 2010, ch 31, § 20.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5-18A-19 ("Requirements for brand name or equal specifications.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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