Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in the event that the State enters into an agreement pursuant to N.J.S. 54A:9-17(e), with a "critical area state" as defined in P.L. 1961, c. 32 (C. 54:8A-1 et seq.) or P.L. 1971, c. 222 (C. 54:8A-58 et seq.), an individual who would otherwise be subject to the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement shall not be subject to the provisions of P.L. 1961, c. 32 (C. 54:8A-1 et seq.) or P.L. 1971, c. 222 (C. 54:8A-58 et seq.).
N.J.S. § 54:8A-122