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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 24. (a) This section applies in addition to any requirements placed upon a governmental entity by the United States Department of Agriculture under the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program.
(b) This section applies to:
(1) a governmental entity listed in section 1 of this chapter; or
(2) a business that contracts with a governmental entity listed in section 1 of this chapter;
that purchases food or beverages to be processed and served in a building or room owned or operated by the governmental entity.
(c) High calcium foods and beverages are preferred supplies. A purchasing agent shall give a preference to foods and beverages that:
(1) contain a higher level of calcium than products of the same type and quality; and
(2) are equal in price to or lower in price than products of the same type and quality.
(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c), if the director of a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184) determines that a high calcium food or beverage that is preferred under subsection (c) would interfere with the proper treatment and care of a patient of the state institution, the purchasing agent for the state institution is not required to purchase the high calcium food or beverage for that patient.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 5. State and Local Administration § 5-22-15-24 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-5-state-and-local-administration/in-code-sect-5-22-15-24/
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