The department may enter into contracts for the lease of telecommunications equipment, systems or related services in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) The department may directly contract for or approve contracts for regulated or tariffed telecommunications services upon determination that the application of such service is in the best interests of the State of Alabama.
(2) Such contracts shall be valid for not more than five fiscal years.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.
Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.
Section 41-4-280 - Definitions.
Section 41-4-281 - Legislative Declaration; Purpose.
Section 41-4-282 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 41-4-283 - Powers and Duties of Department.
Section 41-4-284 - Additional Duties of Department.
Section 41-4-287 - Trade-in of Equipment.
Section 41-4-288 - Additional Contract Requirements.
Section 41-4-289 - Telecommunications Revolving Fund.
Section 41-4-292 - Sunset Provision.
Section 41-4-293 - Exemption of Legislative and Judicial Branches.