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Tagging Information

To Tag or Not To Tag?
Lab Furniture and Equipment with a purchase price of $1,500.00 and higher (Including tax, freight and other charges) need State ID tags.

Does A Component Bought For An Existing Piece Of Equipment Need To Be Tagged.?
Only if it meets the University Accounting definition as "non-expendable property" or "equipment" by the following criteria:

1. A normal useful life of at least 4 years.

2. An acquisition cost of at least $1,500. The unit cost is calculated on (purchase price) + (tax)+(shipping)+(installation).

3. Used to conduct state business.

Moving Equipment Within A Department
When equipment change's location within a department, notify Material Management. The current procedure requires completion of an "Intracampus Transfer Of Equipment" form.

Moving Equipment From Department To Department
When a department transfers equipment to another department, the department transferring the equipment is responsible for completion of an "Intracampus Transfer Of Equipment" form. All signatures must be on the document.

Taking Equipment Off Campus
Department Chairs or Administrators can authorize the use of equipment off campus. To accomplish this complete an "Equipment Loan Agreement" form. Submit the form to Material Management.