15-10-17.4. Contract - Preparation and provision of meals - Policy

15-10-17.4. Contract - Preparation and provision of meals - Policy 1. An institution under the control of the state board of higher education may enter a contract to prepare and provide meals, snacks, or other food services for persons or programs not affiliated with the institution and may provide catering services for an event if the event is organized predominantly for persons affiliated with the institution, the event is held predominantly for persons enrolled in the institution, or the event is held under the auspices of the institution, provided the institution first establishes a policy regarding such services and specifically addresses issues related to competition with private sector entities. 2. The limitations provided under subsection 1 do not apply to an institution under the control of the state board of higher education if no private sector entity located in the same city as the institution is capable and willing to meet the facility or personnel requirements necessary to: a. Prepare and provide the meals, snacks, or other food services for a specific event; or b. Provide the catering services for a specific event. 3. An institution under the control of the state board of higher education may not advertise to the general public its willingness to provide the services permitted under this section. 4. Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the activities of a private sector entity that provides meals, snacks, or other food services to an institution of higher education under the provisions of a contract.