Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the division shall have the exclusive authority within State government to certify to public agencies the eligibility of a business to bid on contracts as a “minority business” or “women’s business” under any program conducted by the public agency for which such certification is so required. That certification by the division shall be binding on the public agency.

L. 1986, c. 195, s. 3, eff. Dec. 23, 1986.