12-3-811 - Preference to in-state coal mining companies. - Tennessee Statutes

12-3-811. Preference to in-state coal mining companies.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, institutions of higher education, schools and all other state entities shall purchase coal mined in the state of Tennessee if such coal is available at a delivered price which is equal to or less than coal mined outside the state of Tennessee.

[Acts 1983, ch. 225, § 1.]