12. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no marine police station in operation as of the effective date of P.L.1997, c.19 (C. 53:1-8.2 et al.) shall be closed permanently as a direct or indirect result or consequence of the implementation of any provision of P.L.1997, c.19 (C. 53:1-8.2 et al.).

L.1997,c.19,s.12.