3. Except as provided by P.L.2001, c.221 (C. 5:12-173.9 et al.), proceeds from the fees collected in any eligible municipality pursuant to this act shall be paid into a special fund which shall be established and held by the convention center operating authority which is empowered to operate the convention center facilities in the eligible municipality. Amounts in the special fund shall be expended by the convention center operating authority solely for the purpose of promoting tourism, conventions, resorts and casino gaming, if any, in the eligible municipality. Pending this application, monies in the fund shall be invested in accordance with law applicable to the convention center operating authority and the income therefrom shall be credited to the fund.

L.1991,c.376,s.3; amended 2001, c.221, s.16.