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.