N.Y. State Finance Law § 168: The management of surplus computer equipment

§ 168. The management of surplus computer equipment. 1. General

definitions. As used in this section:

(a) "Computer" means a computer central processing unit (CPU) and,

where attached to a CPU, such computer cases, computer memory, cards and

other peripheral devices as may reasonably be viewed functionally as one

unit.

(b) "Computer software" means executable computer programs and related

data files on computer-related media, including but not limited to

floppy disks, hard disks, optical and magneto-optical computer data

storage devices.

(c) "Computer equipment" means computers, computer memory, cards, and

associated peripheral devices, including but not limited to floppy disk

drives, hard disk drives, printers, modems, computer-related cables and

networking devices, scanners, computer monitors, and computer software.

2. The commissioner is authorized to dispose of surplus computer

equipment in accordance with this section whenever the potential

educational usefulness substantially exceeds its monetary value, as

provided in guidelines promulgated pursuant to subdivision two of

section three hundred eighteen of the education law.

3. The commissioner shall ensure that all state entities over which

the office has inventory control or with which the office has an

association are aware of the computer recycling program.

4. At regular intervals, at least twice annually, the office shall

deliver to the state education department an inventory of surplus

computer equipment that is available for distribution contemplated by

this section.

5. The office shall, at suitable intervals, arrange for the transfer

of surplus computer equipment to the state education department, or, in

cooperation with the commissioner of education and on his behalf,

directly to institutions conducting educational programs in accordance

with section three hundred eighteen of the education law.