I. Uncoated printing and writing paper purchased by or for state agencies shall contain not less than 30 percent recycled material and coated printing paper purchased by or for state agencies shall contain not less than 10 percent recycled material.
   II. If compliance with this section is not possible by following current industry standards for any item or items, then such items may be exempted from the requirements of this section, provided:
      (a) For items purchased through the division, the division makes a written finding that current industry standards require the exemption; or
      (b) For items not purchased through the division, the purchasing agency makes a written finding, as part of its certification filing under RSA 9-C:10, I(b), that current industry standards require the exemption.
Source. 2008, 359:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.