(1) The department may not purchase or stock spirituous liquor in a container smaller than 200 milliliters, except as otherwise allowed by the commission.
(2)
(a) An order by the department for the purchase of liquor, or a cancellation by the department of an order of liquor:
(i) shall be executed in writing by the department; and
(ii) is not valid or binding unless executed in writing.
(b) The department shall maintain a copy of an order or cancellation on file for at least three years.