A.  On and after January 1, 2014, no new applications to receive tax exemptions or credits pursuant to this Part shall be approved by the State Board of Commerce and Industry, nor shall the commission engage in any of the activities described in La. Rev. Stat. 25:1226.3.  However, a business which, prior to January 1, 2014, has been approved by the board to receive tax exemptions or credits under this program shall continue to receive such tax benefits pursuant to the terms of its agreement with the state of Louisiana as long as the business retains its eligibility.

B.  The commission shall periodically monitor the implementation and operation of the provisions of this Part.  Prior to the cessation of activities as provided for in Subsection A of this Section, the commission shall provide written evaluation of the program and its economic impact on the development zone to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.  The written evaluation shall be utilized by the legislature to determine whether to continue the effectiveness of this Part and whether to create similar development zones in other heritage areas in the state.

Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 112, §1, eff. January 1, 2003; Acts 2007, No. 299, §1; Acts 2011, No. 112, §1.