1. (1) When purchasing any product with public funds, the purchasing agent for the county shall be authorized to purchase products or materials with recycled content that have been source-reduced, that are reusable, or that have been composted, unless one or more of the following conditions exist:

   1. (a) The product is not available within a reasonable period of time;
   2. (b) The product fails to meet applicable purchasing rules, including specifications; or
   3. (c) The product fails to meet federal or state health or safety standards, as set forth in federal or state regulations.

Source: L. 93: Entire section added, p. 2138, § 13, effective June 12.

Cross references: For further provisions concerning the purchase of recycled paper and recycled products, see §§ 13-1-133, 24-103-903, and 25-16.5-102.