The following purchases by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department shall be exempt from The Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act:
1. Merchandise for resale purchased for and sold over the Internet, in publications or through Department retail outlets, such as lodges, gift shops, golf course pro shops, restaurants and other purchases made for the production of such merchandise;
2. Materials, supplies and services necessary for the efficient and economical operation of revenue-generating, Department-operated facilities and programs including those made to maintain or improve guest perception of quality and service; and
3. The services of writers, artists, photographers, designers, programmers, prepress houses, printers, shippers and other professionals and firms involved in the artistic production of department publications, television shows, websites or other revenue-generating or public-facing media.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 40, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 112, § 3, eff. July 1, 2008; Laws 2020, c. 36, § 1, emerg. eff. May 18, 2020.