The funds that a qualifying municipality or fire district acquires pursuant to this act shall be appropriated by the municipality or fire district in compliance with the “Local Budget Law” (N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq.). Notwithstanding any provisions of the “Local Budget Law,” any municipality or fire district qualifying for State aid under the provisions of this act may anticipate the receipt of the amount of State aid certified to it by the director and may file such amendments or corrections in its local budget as may be required to properly reflect the amount certified.

L. 1985, c. 295, s. 6, eff. Aug. 15, 1985.