18-1-112. Montana product preference provisions. (1) Each contract awarded by a public agency must contain among its provisions a requirement that in all instances Montana-made goods must be preferred for use in all projects if such goods are comparable in price and quality.
     (2) It is the intent of 18-1-102, 18-1-103, and this section that, whenever possible, Montana-made goods that are suitable substitutes for goods manufactured or produced outside the state and comparable in price, quality, and performance are preferred for use in all projects and in all state institutions.
     (3) Failure to comply with the law in this respect disqualifies such contractor as a qualified bidder for future contracts with the public agency for a period of 2 years.
     (4) The preference given to Montana-made goods applies to contracts involving funds obtained from the federal government unless expressly prohibited by the laws of the United States or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 183, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 197, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 97, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1926; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 512, L. 1987.