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New York Consolidated Laws, State Finance Law - STF § 168. The management of surplus computer equipment

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. General definitions. As used in this section:

(a) “Computer” means a computer central processing unit (CPU) and, where attached to a CPU, such computer cases, computer memory, cards and other peripheral devices as may reasonably be viewed functionally as one unit.

(b) “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.

(c) “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.

2. The commissioner is authorized to dispose of surplus computer equipment in accordance with this section whenever the potential educational usefulness substantially exceeds its monetary value, as provided in guidelines promulgated pursuant to subdivision two of section three hundred eighteen of the education law.

3. The commissioner shall ensure that all state entities over which the office has inventory control or with which the office has an association are aware of the computer recycling program.

4. At regular intervals, at least twice annually, the office shall deliver to the state education department an inventory of surplus computer equipment that is available for distribution contemplated by this section.

5. The office shall, at suitable intervals, arrange for the transfer of surplus computer equipment to the state education department, or, in cooperation with the commissioner of education and on his behalf, directly to institutions conducting educational programs in accordance with section three hundred eighteen of the education law.

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