1. (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.

2. (b) This section applies to:

   1. (1) a governmental entity listed in section 1 of this chapter; or

   2. (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.

3. (c) High calcium foods and beverages are preferred supplies. A purchasing agent shall give a preference to foods and beverages that:

   1. (1) contain a higher level of calcium than products of the same type and quality; and
   2. (2) are equal in price to or lower in price than products of the same type and quality.
4. (d) Notwithstanding subsection (c), if the director of a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-318 ) 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.

As added by P.L.209-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.22.