New York Consolidated Laws, Labor Law - LAB § 213-a. Special provisions regarding the purchasing of apparel or sports equipment by the state university of New York and the city university of New York

a. Determine that a bidder on a contract for the purchase of apparel or sports equipment is not a responsible bidder as defined in section one hundred sixty-three of the state finance law based upon either of the following considerations:

b. Include in the internal policies and procedures governing procurement of apparel or sports equipment, where such procurement is not further required to be made pursuant to the competitive bidding requirements of section one hundred sixty-three of the state finance law, a prohibition against the purchase of apparel or sports equipment from any vendor based upon either or both of the following considerations:

a. “apparel” shall mean goods, such as, but not limited to, sports uniforms, including gym uniforms, required school uniforms, shoes, including, but not limited to, athletic shoes or sneakers, sweatshirts, caps, hats, and other clothing, whether or not imprinted with a school's name or logo, academic regalia, lab coats and staff uniforms; and

b. “sports equipment” shall mean equipment, such as, but not limited to, balls, bats and other goods intended for use by those participating in sports and games.