1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in the letting of a contract for the repair or equipment of a levee under the control of the board, the board shall, when:

   1. (1) adopting plans;
   2. (2) giving notice; and

   3. (3) receiving bids;

      comply with statutes.

2. (b) If:

   1. (1) an emergency arises involving the safety of human life due to accident or act of God; and

   2. (2) the board declares the emergency;

      the board may purchase necessary equipment and appliances without advertising for bids.

      [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-16.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.