(1) To qualify as a superproject, the investment and job creation requirements must be attained no later than the eighth year after the project first begins operations unless the eight-year period is extended by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
(2) The commission may extend the eight-year deadline for a reasonable period of time, taking into consideration general economic conditions.
(3) If the investment and job creation requirements are not attained within the eight-year deadline or the extended deadline as prescribed by the commission, the sponsor shall refund to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority any funds the sponsor received under this subchapter.