§ La. R.S. 18:1362(untitled)

Method of procuring voting systems or system components; parts and supplies; contracting
for the maintenance of voting machines
A.(1) All voting systems or system components used in this state shall be procured by the secretary
of state, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Voting System Commission as provided in
R.S. 18:1362.1, out of state funds appropriated for that purpose, on the basis of competitive sealed proposals
or the invitation to negotiate in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Procurement Code. Required
specifications shall include tests and examinations of the operation of the voting systems or system
components, and the secretary of state, for that purpose, shall employ experts to conduct these examinations
in accordance with R.S. 18:1361 and report the results thereof to the Voting System Commission. The
expenses of the services of these experts shall be paid by the vendor that seeks to have its system certified
for consideration. In every respect, the procurement of voting systems or system components shall be in
accordance with the Louisiana Procurement Code.
(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, particularly the provisions of Chapter 17
of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, the secretary of state is authorized to contract with the
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manufacturer through the Department of State for the maintenance of the voting systems or system
components.
B. Title to all voting machines purchased by the secretary of state shall vest in the state.