(a) The aggregate amount of such tax credits approved for all sponsor and new business firms shall not exceed $3,000,000 in any state fiscal year.
(b) The Director shall ensure that each application has the date and time of submission recorded. Credits will be awarded in chronological order based upon the date and time upon which each complete application is received by the Division. If a credit award results in exceeding the $3,000,000 limitation for the fiscal year in which it is awarded, the amount by which such credit award exceeds $3,000,000 shall carry over to the succeeding fiscal year and shall receive priority for that year.