Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in this chapter, the Indiana department of administration created by IC 4-13-1-2 is the purchasing agency for all agencies of the executive branch.

     (b) Except as provided in this chapter, the individuals designated by the commissioner of the Indiana department of administration are the purchasing agents for all agencies of the executive branch.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.