Hallsville Preference for Hallsville and Missouri Products ordinance (§ 145.020)

A. In making purchases, the City, or any department or employee thereof, shall give preference to all commodities manufactured, mined, produced or grown within the State of Missouri and to all firms, corporations or individuals doing business as Missouri firms, corporations or individuals, when quality is equal or better and delivered price is the same or less.

B. In making purchases, the City, or any department or employee thereof, shall give preference to all commodities manufactured, mined, produced or grown within the City of Hallsville and to all firms, corporations or individual whose place of business is located within the City limits of Hallsville when quality is equal or better and delivered price is not more than ten percent (10%) higher. To be considered as having a place of business within the City limits, the firm, corporation or individual must be able to demonstrate a substantial and continuing business presence within the City.