Beginning July 1, 1999, if a certified applicant has employment in any calendar year of at least 5,500, the credit authorized in section 6853 must be increased to $3,125,000. If employment is at least 6,000, the credit must be increased to $3,250,000. If employment is at least 6,500, the credit must be increased to $3,375,000. If employment is 7,000 or more, the credit must be increased to $3,500,000.   [PL 1997, c. 449, §1 (NEW).]