2.__Specificity required.__Any complaint made to the State Purchasing Agent must state with reasonable specificity each reason a party subject to the complaint is allegedly not in compliance with the code of conduct.

3.__Notification to party subject to complaint.__After receiving a complaint alleging noncompliance with the code of conduct, the State Purchasing Agent shall contact in a timely manner, in writing and by certified letter, the contractor that is the subject of the complaint or whose supplier is the subject of the complaint.

Sec. A-5. 5 MRSA §1825-R is enacted to read:

§1825-R.__Determinations of noncompliance with code of conduct

1.__Relevant information.__In making a determination of whether a violation of the code of conduct has occurred, the State Purchasing Agent may take into account any factors, information, sources of information and materials determined reliable and relevant by the State Purchasing Agent, as determined on a case-by-case basis.__The State Purchasing Agent has specific authority and discretion to employ an independent monitor to investigate a complaint.

2.__Determination by State Purchasing Agent.__The determination of whether a party subject to a complaint is in compliance with the code of conduct is solely that of the State Purchasing Agent.

3.__Notice of determination.__After rendering a determination under this section, the State Purchasing Agent promptly shall inform the complainant and contractor in writing.

Sec. A-6. 5 MRSA §1825-S is enacted to read:

§1825-S.__Consequences of noncompliance with code of conduct

1.__Action by State Purchasing Agent.__Upon determination of a violation of the code of conduct by a contractor or contractor's supplier at the point of assembly of goods covered by this subchapter, the State, through the State Purchasing Agent, shall inform the contractor and engage in discussions with the contractor about the violation. The purpose of the discussions is to work in partnership with the contractor to influence the contractor to change its practices or to use its bargaining position with the offending supplier to change the