(a) Disposal of surplus personal property which is determined to not be salvageable or usable, in accordance with regulations of the procurement commission, and disposal of surplus property in the collection of the Tennessee state museum, are exempt from this part; provided, that such disposals are made in accordance with regulations of the procurement commission.

(b)

(1) Disposal of surplus personal property in the possession of the general assembly is exempt from this part; provided, that such disposals are made in a commercially reasonable manner pursuant to the policies and guidelines developed by the joint legislative services committee, created by § 3-10-101, and approved by both speakers.

(2) A member of the general assembly may purchase office furniture, equipment, or other personal property for use in the home district legislative office of such member if such furniture, equipment or property has been declared surplus and classified for disposal pursuant to the policies and guidelines developed and approved pursuant to subdivision (b)(1).

(3)

(A) Except as permitted by subdivision (b)(2), it is hereby declared unlawful for any state official or employee to purchase from the general assembly except by bid at public auction or by internet auction, using a personal computer on personal time, any surplus property during the tenure of such person's office or employment, or for six (6) months thereafter.

(B) A purchaser who violates this subdivision (b)(3) commits a Class A misdemeanor.