State and local governmental subdivisions employees whose employment becomes subject to a contract with a private prison contractor shall be given a hiring preference by the contractor for available positions for which they qualify.  Louisiana residents shall be given a hiring preference in the staffing of new facilities constructed under the provisions of this Chapter.  The provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 42:1121 shall not be applicable to this Section and Chapter.

Acts 1989, No. 360, §1, eff. June 28, 1989.