Section 8September 12, 1991, Sec./Art. 8

Non-exclusive Development. – Development of less than fifty percent (50%) of the hydroelectric power potential of the proposed site shall be non-exclusive.

The OEA, after a thorough review and evaluation of its technical and economic viability, may grant the development of the site to its full power potential to any qualified developer: provided, that first option shall be given to the original developer: provided, further, that in case the original developer forfeits his option to pursue development of the hydroelectric power resource to its full potential, it shall be reimbursed by the successor-developer of the value of its investment based on the declared value of the development for real estate tax purposes over the immediately preceding three (3) years or, in case the declared value over said period differs, on the average value thereof.