§ 13-7-8. Requisition of goods by public agencies.
When the state purchasing agent or agent of any state office, department, or institution has occasion to purchase any articles, services or materials similar to those produced in the adult correctional institutions, and notification of that production has been given to him or her pursuant to § 13-7-7, he or she shall make requisition for the articles, services or materials to the director of corrections, the provisions of any statute, resolution, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding. The requisition shall conform to specifications and descriptions previously submitted by the director unless it appears that special style, design, or quality is needed. The requisition shall be on forms provided by the director. If the articles or materials are needed immediately and are not on hand, or the articles, services, or materials can be purchased at a price less than the quote received by the requisitioner from the adult correctional institutions, the director shall immediately notify the requisitioner and he or she may purchase the articles, services or materials elsewhere.
History of Section.P.L. 1934, ch. 2106, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 64, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 80; G.L. 1956, § 13-7-8; P.L. 1995, ch. 295, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions
Chapter 13-7 - Prisoner Made Goods
Section 13-7-1. - Short title and purpose of chapter.
Section 13-7-2. - “Public welfare institutions” defined.
Section 13-7-3. - Vocational training opportunities — Production of goods or services.
Section 13-7-4. - Imported goods.
Section 13-7-6. - Sale of goods and performance of services — Public agencies.
Section 13-7-7. - Notice to public purchasing agents of articles being produced.
Section 13-7-8. - Requisition of goods by public agencies.
Section 13-7-8.1. - Requisition of goods by cities and towns.
Section 13-7-10. - Price of goods.
Section 13-7-11. - Standards and purchase agreements.
Section 13-7-12. - Production standards — Determination of articles to be produced.
Section 13-7-13. - Manufacture on special order.