California · Government Code
GOV §14061: The department may take all action necessary to purchase, sell, or lease equipment by negotiation without competitive bidding to take advantage of Section 168 of Title 26 of the United States Code in
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The department may take all action necessary to purchase, sell, or lease equipment by negotiation without competitive bidding to take advantage of Section 168 of Title 26 of the United States Code in connection with the sale and leasing of equipment. As required, the department may negotiate indemnification with the equipment depreciation purchasers as required by market conditions. Neither the sale nor the lease of equipment pursuant to this section constitutes a sale or purchase for the purposes of the Sales and Use Tax Law (Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code). Contracts for the services of financial agents, negotiators, bond counsel, and for the sales or purchases of these obligations or benefits are not subject to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14780) of Part 5.5.
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