H7999

Rhode Island H7999 allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.

Rhode Island H7999 amends the state's general laws to allow for the procurement of food and food supplies not exceeding an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be made in accordance with small purchase regulations. This bill defines food as articles used for food or drink for people or other animals, chewing gum, and articles used for components of any food or drink article. Food supplies are defined as non-durable, consumable items used to store, handle, serve, package, or present food, excluding equipment. This act takes effect upon passage.