§2370.24. Rules

            A. The office shall have the authority and responsibility to promulgate rules that are consistent with requirements promulgated by the assistant secretary pursuant to the IIJA, BEAD program guidelines, state law, and this Subpart.

            B. Grants solicited and awarded pursuant to the GUMBO 2.0 program are not subject to the provisions of the Louisiana Procurement Code, R.S. 39:1551 et seq., or the Public Bid Law, R.S. 38:2181 et seq. The office shall devise and implement alternative procurement methods consistent with the requirements defined by the assistant secretary to award grants.

            Acts 2023, No. 383, §1.