3. There is established, within the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, hereinafter “the department,” the New Jersey Purchase First Program, hereinafter “the program.” The purpose of the program shall be to promote and develop markets for New Jersey’s goods and services by encouraging private sector businesses to produce and distribute comprehensive State and regional business directories , hereinafter, the “directories,” and by coordinating its efforts with privately funded campaigns to stimulate and encourage businesses and industries to buy goods and services produced in this State. The program shall be administered by the department in consultation with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C. 34:1B-4).

L.1995,c.210,s.3.