Iowa Code
Chapter 12E - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY
Section 12E.14 - Exemption from competitive bid laws.

12E.14 Exemption from competitive bid laws.
The authority and contracts entered into by the authority in carrying out its public and essential governmental functions are exempt from the laws of the state which provide for competitive bids and hearings in connection with contracts, except as provided in section 12.30.
2000 Acts, ch 1208, §14, 25