Section 12-8-100.14 - APPLICATION(1)General Application: These regulations only apply to contracts solicited or entered into after the effective date of this manual or portion thereof unless the parties agree to its application to a contract solicited or entered into prior to the effective date. (2)Conflicting Regulations: Where grant, gift, or other Federal requirement is applicable such additional requirements shall apply. Where a conflict exists, the guidelines of a grant, gift or Federal law shall prevail, however; where specific provisions of this manual are more restrictive and are not explicitly contradicted by Federal law, the most restrictive provisions shall apply. 12 Miss. Code. R. 8-100.14