12. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in P.L.2001, c.221 (C. 5:12-173.9 et al.), the authority may sponsor a district project which meets the criteria of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.2001, c.221 (C. 5:12-173.12), and in that event, paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.2001, c.221 (C. 5:12-173.12) are not applicable to the authority and the grants otherwise payable to a casino licensee pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection b. of section 7 and paragraph (1) of subsection b. of section 8 of P.L.2001, c.221 (C. 5:12-173.15 and 5:12-173.16) shall be payable to the authority.

L.2001,c.221,s.12; amended 2004, c.129, s.10.