Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to a political subdivision.

     (b) A governmental body purchasing paper products shall purchase recycled paper products if all of the following apply:

(1) Recycled paper products are available at the time of a purchase.

(2) It is economically feasible to purchase recycled paper products.

(3) The purchase of recycled paper products is not inappropriate because of:

(A) federal regulations or policy in matters involving the federal government; or

(B) the special requirements of scientific uses.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.