# W. Va. Code § 25-7-6: Exceptions to mandatory purchase requirement

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 25-7-6
- **Heading:** Exceptions to mandatory purchase requirement
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 25 / Article 7 / Section 6

## Text

Exceptions from the mandatory purchase provisions of section five of this article may be granted when a correctional industries article or product does not meet the reasonable requirements of the requesting state office, department, institution or agency, or when the requisition cannot be fulfilled because of insufficient supply or other reason. No state office, department, institution or agency may evade the requirements of section five of this article, or of this section, making insubstantial variations from the characteristics of correctional industries products or articles.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-1 §25-7-1. Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-2 §25-7-2. Citation of article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-3 §25-7-3. Establishment of industries at correctional facilities; purposes and extent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-4 §25-7-4. Correctional industries service contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-5 §25-7-5. Purchase of inmate-made goods by state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-6 §25-7-6. Exceptions to mandatory purchase requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-7 §25-7-7. Catalogues and a website of articles and products made and produced.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-8 §25-7-8. Commissioner to determine prices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-9 §25-7-9. Annual statements by the commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-10 §25-7-10. Indebtedness for capital outlay projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-11 §25-7-11. Correctional industries account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-12 §25-7-12. Sale of inmate-made goods on open market prohibited; penalty; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-13 §25-7-13. Establishment of programs authorized by the federal Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) Certification Program for employment of inmates by private persons; lease of land and improvements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 25-7-14 §25-7-14. Agreement between commissioner and private person for manufacturing pursuant to Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) Certification Program; wages; inmate participation on voluntary basis; and workers' compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C25_A7_S14.md)

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