(1) If a responsible public entity and the qualified respondent have entered into an interim agreement, agree on the findings and conclusions stated in the interim agreement, and desire to proceed with the development of the qualifying project, the responsible public entity and qualified respondent shall negotiate and enter into a comprehensive agreement.
(2) If it is unnecessary for a responsible public entity and the qualified respondent to enter into an interim agreement, the responsible public entity and the qualified respondent shall negotiate and enter into a comprehensive agreement following selection of the qualified respondent.
(3) Before developing or operating the qualifying project, the qualified respondent shall enter into a comprehensive agreement with the public entity that complies with the rules promulgated under this chapter.