Opinion No. 72-182 (1972) Ag

** Summary **

THE BUY AMERICAN ACT IS LEGALLY VALID The "Buy American Act" is valid and legal. Using the "Buy American Act" in your purchasing program is within the State law provided a foreign product is not substantially cheaper or is of not substantially superior quality at a competitive price. The Attorney General has considered your request for an opinion wherein you asked, in effect, the following questions: "1. Is the 'Buy American Act' (61 O.S. 51 [61-51] and 61 O.S. 52 [61-52] (1971)) legal?" "2. Is the Board of Affairs within the State law in using the 'Buy American Act' in its…