NRS 333.4609 - Regulations to give preference to purchase of recycled paper products; purchase of recycled paper products by Administrator of Purchasing Division.

NV Rev Stat § 333.4609 (2019) (N/A)

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1. After consultation with the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Administrator shall adopt regulations governing the bidding procedure and specifications for paper and paper products purchased by the Purchasing Division that encourage the maximum purchase of recycled paper products. The specifications must give preference to recycled paper products manufactured with the highest percentage of recycled material.

2. When purchasing any paper or paper products for use by a using agency, the Administrator shall purchase recycled paper products if the specific recycled paper product is:

(a) Available at a price not more than that of paper products made from virgin material;

(b) Of adequate quality; and

3. When purchasing any paper or paper products for use by a using agency, the Administrator may purchase recycled paper products if the specific recycled paper product is:

(a) Available at a price not more than 10 percent higher than that of paper products made from virgin material;

(b) Of adequate quality; and

(Added to NRS by 1991, 1675)

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