Establishment of store.

(a) The department may establish and administer or permit establishment and administration under contract of a store to provide information and materials relating to exhibits, collections, and programs to the public. The store may produce, acquire, and sell craft products, replicas, and reproductions of artifacts and documents, and other merchandise relating to historical and cultural resources and may make a reasonable charge for the merchandise.

(b) Items purchased specifically for resale in the store are not subject to the state competitive bid process.

(c) All profits from the store shall be used for the benefit of the department.

(Acts 1992, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 92-719, p. 220, §9.)