(a) Any municipality wishing to bring itself under any one (1) or more of the provisions of this chapter may do so by resolution or ordinance of the governing body of such municipality. Such action may be taken during any stage of the construction, acquisition, development or financing of an energy production facility and shall not be impaired or prejudiced by any previous action taken by or on behalf of such municipality.(b) Any not-for-profit corporation acting by or on behalf of a municipality during any stage of the construction, acquisition, development, or operation of an energy production facility is encouraged to utilize Tennessee labor, products and materials to the greatest extent possible and practical so as to promote or enhance the employment opportunities in or provide economic benefits to such municipality.Acts 1975, ch. 204, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-1334; Acts 1987, ch. 250, §§ 7, 13.
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