State Requirement for Agency Purchasing
Agency Contracts Shall Be Governed By Laws of State of Louisiana
R.S. 9:2778
It declares null and void any provision in a public contract, sub-contract, or purchase order, which either:
(A) Requires a suit or arbitration proceeding to be brought outside the state; or
(B) Requires interpretation of the agreement according to the laws of another state.
Constitution Prohibits the Donation, Loan, or Pledge of Public Credit
Louisiana Constitution Article 7 / Section 14.(A):
Prohibits the funds, credit, property, or things of value of the state shall not be loaned, pledged, or donated to or for any person, association, or corporation, public or private. Read full article/section.
Executive Order BJ 10-16 Small Purchase Procedures
State Rules and Regulations for Purchasing
Contracts for Maintenance, Equipment & Services -- PPM 51
Office of State Purchasing Memos
Other Executive Orders
List of Executive Orders by year
Executive Order BJ 08-29 Cooperative Endeavor Agreements
Executive Order KBB 04-54 State Prohibition Against Harassment and Discrimination
Other Laws Concerning Purchasing
Title 34 Louisiana Administrative Code (Rules & Regulations)
Attorney General Opinions, Select
Ethic Administration Advisory Rulings & Opinions
Judicial Interest Rate Determination
LA Revised Statute 39:1695 - Late payment to business; penalty paid by state agency
LA Revised Statute 13:4202 - Rates of judicial interest
Judicial Interest Rate Determination for 2013