(a) The combined amount of preference granted pursuant to this section shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) each year.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 42892, the recycled tire product preference shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) if a preference exceeding that amount would preclude an award to a small business that offers a similar product made of nonrecycled tire components and is qualified in accordance with Section 14838 of the Government Code. This provision applies regardless of whether the small business is the lowest responsible bidder or is eligible for the contract award on the basis of application of the 5 percent small business preference.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 35, Sec. 25. Effective March 30, 1990.)