16. An institution may acquire books at lower prices than those established in section 14 at discount sales at accredited bookstores provided the prices are at least 40% below the list price and are also offered to private individuals.
An institution may also acquire secondhand books from a merchant selling similar items even if the merchant is not accredited or eligible for accreditation.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. D-8.1, r. 1, s. 16; O.C. 636-84, s. 1.