3.__Effective date.__The establishment of a Pine Tree Development Zone is effective upon designation by the commissioner.

4.__Administration of zone.__The participating units of local government may contract or otherwise arrange with a public or private organization, including a regional council as described in section 2302, to administer activities authorized under this subchapter.__The organization may act as the lead entity for the purpose of applying for and administering the Pine Tree Development Zone.

5.__Amendments.__The designation, size, location, number and configuration of the parcels in a Pine Tree Development Zone or the terms of a development plan may be amended by an affirmative vote of all the participating units of local government as evidenced by a majority vote of the municipal officers or legislative body of each unit of local government.__An amendment may not result in the zone's being out of compliance with any of the requirements in section 5250-J.

§5250-L.__Selection criteria

1.__Review and selection.__The commissioner shall review applications and select zones for designation based upon the following criteria:

A.__Severity of economic distress within the region affected by the Pine Tree Development Zone;

B.__Viability of a development plan described under section 5250-J, subsection 4, paragraph E;

C.__Commitment of local and regional financial resources;

D.__Partnerships with public and private organizations; and

E.__Impact on surrounding regions of the Pine Tree Development Zone.

§5250-M.__Program administration; rules