Art. 10 Intercantonal Agreement on Public Procurement (IAPP), dated November 25, 1994 - Exceptions

[10] 1. This agreement does not apply

a) to contracts made with institutions for the disabled, charitable organizations, or penal institutions;

b) to contracts executed within the framework of agricultural or food aid programs;

c) to contracts concluded based on an international treaty, which relate to a project to be jointly executed and supported;

d) to contracts made with an international organization based on a special procedure;

e) to the acquisition of weapons, ammunition, or war materiel and the construction of combat and command infrastructure for general defense and the military.

2. The contracting authority is not required to award a contract according to the provisions of this agreement

a) when it risks being contrary to public morals or endangers public order and safety;

b) when the protection of the health and life of persons, animals, or plants requires it;

c) when it infringes upon intellectual property rights.

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