(a) "Computer" means a computer central processing unit and, where
attached to a computer central processing unit, such computer cases,
computer memory, card and other peripheral devices as may reasonably be
viewed functionally as one unit.
(b) "Computer equipment" means computers, computer memory, cards and
associated peripheral devices including, but not limited to, floppy disk
drives, hard disk drives, printers, modems, computer-related cables and
networking devices, scanners, computer monitors, and computer software.
(c) "Computer software" means executable computer programs and related
data files on computer-related media including, but not limited to,
floppy disks, hard disks, optical and magneto-optical computer data
storage devices.
2. The governing board of a political subdivision may by resolution,
adopt policies authorizing the disposal of computers, computer software
and computer equipment no longer needed for the purposes of the
political subdivision through donation to public schools, public
libraries, and other public and private institutions for secular
educational use, and to not-for-profit institutions for use by
individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, or low income
individuals, upon proof of need by such institution and subordinate to
the requirements of the public schools and libraries of the state. Such
donation shall be based on a public notification process and competitive
proposals from schools, libraries, and other public and private
educational programs for secular education use, and not-for-profit
institutions serving persons with disabilities, senior citizens, or low
income individuals, which shall demonstrate need and specific plans for
the use of such equipment.
3. Every resolution enacted pursuant to this section shall provide
that no computer software of a political subdivision shall be
transferred if such transfer would cause a breach of a computer software
license agreement or an infringement of a copyright.
* NB Repealed July 1, 2025
Structure New York Laws
Article 5-A - Public Contracts
100-A - Declaration of Policy.
101 - Separate Specifications for Certain Public Work.
102 - Deposits on Plans and Specifications.
103 - Advertising for Bids and Offers; Letting of Contracts; Criminal Conspiracies.
103-A - Ground for Cancellation of Contract by Municipal Corporations and Fire Districts.
103-B - Disqualification to Contract With Municipal Corporations and Fire Districts.
103-C - Removal of Disqualification of Public Contractors by Petition.
103-D - Statement of Non-Collusion in Bids and Proposals to Political Subdivision of the State.
103-E - Conspiracies to Prevent Competitive Bidding or Competitive Offering on Public Contracts.
103-F - Security Bonds; Municipal Projects.
103-G - Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.
104-A - Purchasing of Products for Public Use.
104-B - Procurement Policies and Procedures.
104-C - Disposal of Surplus Computer Equipment.
104-D - The New York State Buy American Salt Act.
105 - Disposition of Deposit Accompanying Bid.
106 - Withdrawal of Retained Percentages.
106-A - Service Charge for Receiving, Handling and Disbursing Funds and Coupons.
106-B - Payment on Public Work Projects.
107 - Claims Against Political Subdivisions; Contractor's Undertaking.
108 - Workmen's Compensation Insurance on Public Works.
109 - Assignment of Public Contracts.
109-A - Purchases Through the Office of General Services by Certain Public Associations.
109-B - Installment Contracts.
109-C - Purchases Through County Contracts by Certain Not-for-Profit Corporations.