PROCUREMENT FROM SHELTERED WORKSHOPS OR WORK ACTIVITY CENTERS

(1) State agencies may purchase supplies and services from sheltered workshops as defined in 18-5-101 , MCA. Such purchases are exempt from competitive bidding laws and rules and may be made directly. (2) The division maintains a list of certified sheltered workshops or work activity centers, as defined in 18-5-101 , MCA, located in the state. The list includes the supplies and services provided by each. The list is available on the division's web site at https://emacs.mt.gov/ShelteredWorkshops . Authorizing statute(s): 18-5-102 , MCA Implementing statute(s): 18-5-102 , 18-5-103 , MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 242, Eff. 2/28/86; AMD, 1990 MAR p. 1770, Eff. 9/14/90; AMD, 1995 MAR p. 1788, Eff. 9/15/95; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 1816, Eff. 10/7/97; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 1657, Eff. 10/26/07.