41-2662. State agency purchase of recycled
materials


A. The purchase of paper or paper products for use by various agencies and
departments of state government shall be in accordance with this chapter. If a state
agency purchases or causes the purchase of printing on recycled paper pursuant to this
section, it shall require the printed material to include a printed statement or symbol
which indicates that the document is printed on recycled paper. This subsection does not
apply to the purchase of paper containers for food or beverages.


B. Not later than November 1, 1991 and annually thereafter, the director shall
report to the governor and the legislature on the following:


1. Methods and results of the purchase of paper and other recycled materials.


2. Findings and recommendations regarding definitions and bid specifications in
state procurement contracts.


3. Availability, performance, appropriate uses, markets and price of paper and
other recycled material.


4. Potential state agency demand for and feasibility of cooperative purchases with
political subdivisions.


5. Appropriate record keeping and reporting mechanisms.


6. Other similar matters of program design and administration.