Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 13 - Public Purchases and Property. > Article 1 - Procurement, 13-1-1 through 13-1-199. > Section 13-1-167 - Brand-name or equal specification; required characteristics.

Section 13-1-167 - Brand-name or equal specification; required characteristics.

13-1-167. Brand-name or equal specification; required characteristics.

Unless the state purchasing agent or a central purchasing office makes a determination that the essential characteristics of the brand names included in the specifications are commonly known in the industry or trade, brand-name or equal specifications shall include a description of the particular design, function or performance characteristics which are required.