Sec. 8. If a unit has not implemented a policy under this chapter, the department of local government finance may not approve:

(1) the unit’s budget; or

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(2) any additional appropriations for the unit;

for the ensuing calendar year until the state board of accounts certifies to the department of local government finance that the unit has adopted a policy under this chapter.

As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.