§ 12203
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Each state agency shall ensure each of the following:
(1)Before January 1, 2020, at least 50 percent of reportable purchases are recycled products.
(2)On and after January 1, 2020, at least 75 percent of reportable purchases are recycled products, except for paint, antifreeze, and tires.
(3)On and after January 1, 2020, at least 50 percent of reportable purchases of paint, antifreeze, and tires are recycled products.
(b)The requirements specified in this article apply to all reportable purchases of goods by state agencies for product categories listed in this article.
(c)The reportable purchases of state agencies shall meet each requirement for, and be applied to the total dollar amount of, each specified product category as defined in this article. The purchase of a recycled product from one category may not be applied toward the requirements for, or the total dollar amount of, any other category listed in this article.
(d)Each state agency shall require the businesses with whom it contracts to use, to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the contract work, recycled products.