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 create an organization, designate an existing department or agency or enter into a contractual arrangement with a private entity to administer activities authorized under this subchapter.

5.__Amendments.__A participating unit of local government may amend the designation of that portion of a Pine Tree Development Zone contained within its boundaries or an adopted development plan only after meeting the requirements of this section for designation of a Pine Tree Development Zone or adoption of a development plan and with the concurrence of all other participating units of local government.__A participating unit of local government may not amend the designation of a Pine Tree Development Zone if the amendment would result in the zone's being out of compliance with any of the requirements in section 5247.

§5249.__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 5247, 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.__Program administration; rules