Sec. 12. The authority may enter into negotiations with one (1) or more persons concerning the terms and conditions of financing agreements for economic development projects. The authority shall consider whether a proposed economic development project may have an adverse competitive effect on similar economic development projects already constructed or operating in the local governmental unit where the economic development project will be located. Preliminary expenses in connection with negotiations under this section may be paid from:

(1) money furnished by the proposed user or developer;

(2) money made available by the state or federal government, or by any of their departments or agencies; or

(3) money of the authority.

As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.25.