Letting of contracts; bidding

Sec. 31. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in the letting of a contract for the repair or equipment of a levee under the control of the board, the board shall, when: (1) adopting plans; (2) giving notice; and (3) receiving bids; comply with statutes. (b) If: (1) an emergency arises involving the safety of human life due to accident or act of God; and (2) the board declares the emergency; the board may purchase necessary equipment and appliances without advertising for bids. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-31-16.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.