* § 104-c. Disposal of surplus computer equipment. 1. Definitions. As\nused in this section:\n (a) "Computer" means a computer central processing unit and, where\nattached to a computer central processing unit, such computer cases,\ncomputer memory, card and other peripheral devices as may reasonably be\nviewed functionally as one unit.\n (b) "Computer equipment" means computers, computer memory, cards and\nassociated peripheral devices including, but not limited to, floppy disk\ndrives, hard disk drives, printers, modems, computer-related cables and\nnetworking devices, scanners, computer monitors, and computer software.\n (c) "Computer software" means executable computer programs and related\ndata files on computer-related media including, but not limited to,\nfloppy disks, hard disks, optical and magneto-optical computer data\nstorage devices.\n 2. The governing board of a political subdivision may by resolution,\nadopt policies authorizing the disposal of computers, computer software\nand computer equipment no longer needed for the purposes of the\npolitical subdivision through donation to public schools, public\nlibraries, and other public and private institutions for secular\neducational use, and to not-for-profit institutions for use by\nindividuals with disabilities, senior citizens, or low income\nindividuals, upon proof of need by such institution and subordinate to\nthe requirements of the public schools and libraries of the state. Such\ndonation shall be based on a public notification process and competitive\nproposals from schools, libraries, and other public and private\neducational programs for secular education use, and not-for-profit\ninstitutions serving persons with disabilities, senior citizens, or low\nincome individuals, which shall demonstrate need and specific plans for\nthe use of such equipment.\n 3. Every resolution enacted pursuant to this section shall provide\nthat no computer software of a political subdivision shall be\ntransferred if such transfer would cause a breach of a computer software\nlicense agreement or an infringement of a copyright.\n * NB Repealed July 1, 2028\n
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