The bill amends subsection 5 of section 32-12.2-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to contracts that limit liability to the state. It allows agencies to purchase routine or standardized products that may include adhesive contract terms in shrink wrap documents, third-party end user licenses, or click-through agreements, even if these terms are not consistent with the existing regulations. However, this is contingent upon the agency consulting with the attorney general's office and the office of management and budget to ensure that the purchase does not pose a reasonable risk of imposing improper contractual obligations or losses that cannot be limited under the law.

Additionally, the bill updates the cost threshold for routine or standardized products from one thousand dollars to one thousand twenty thousand dollars, thereby expanding the range of products that agencies can procure under these terms. The amendments aim to provide greater flexibility for state agencies in acquiring necessary products while still maintaining a level of oversight to protect against potential liabilities.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 32-12.2-15
PREFILED: 32-12.2-15