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.
N.J.S. § 5:12-173.20