Opinions of the Attorney General
This page is for informational purposes only. Opinions of the Attorney General are advisory only; they do not have the force and effect of the law; and they are limited to the facts presented by the official or officials requesting the opinion. Further, the opinions may be changed or recalled due to subsequent court decisions and/or legislative enactments. As the chief legal officer of the State, the Attorney General is responsible for rendering opinions to governmental entities and officers only, and not to private individuals.
Most Recent Attorney General Opinions: Publications: Opinions
Public Work Opinions:
04-0079 Agency Use of Employees to Construct Improvements & Licensing Law
04-0030 Agency Right to Negotiate Contract Up to the Contract Limit
04-0030A Clarify Agency Right to Negotiate Contract Up to the Contract Limit
03-0263 Agency Ability to Execute Change Order to Orignal Bid
00-0435 Issuance of Incentive for Early Completion of Construcion Work
97-0356 Prerequisite of Mandated Attendance by Bidders at a Pre-Bid Conference
95-0028 Agency May Issue Post Bid Change Order to Reduce Bid within Budget
93-0633 Apparent Bid Irregularities & Right to Reject Public Work Bids
93-0150 Application of Public Bid Law and Division of a Public Work
93-0118 Agency Ability to Issue Change Order When All Bids Exceed Budgeted Amount
92-0670 Public Entity Dividing Materials in Fiscal Year into Separate Purchases
Other Opinions:
08-0089 Furnishing Meals at LCTCS Sponsored Functions and Activities
03-0387 University Cannot Expend Funds on Retirees, Spouses of Faculty & Employees
01-0040 Circumstances a University Can Loan or Advance Funds to a Foundation, etc.
00-0225 Photographic Services at College & University Graduation Ceremonies
98-0014 Legality of Sponsoring Christmas Parade Float and Buying Candy to Throw
97-0385 Location of Restaurant on State University Campus
97-0356 Prerequisite of Mandated Attendance by Bidders at a Pre-Bid Conference
89-0570 Reject Lowest Bid for Non-Compliance with Specifications Published
89-0132 Contracts for Vending Services & Cafeteria Services on University Campuses
88-0218 Purchases of Equipment and Supplies Cannot be Separated to Avoid Public Bid
85-0763 Contract for Cable Television Services Not Subject To Public Bid Requirements
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