§ 97-s. Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza performing arts center corporation fund. 1. There is hereby established in the custody of the commissioner of taxation and finance a special account to be known as the "performing arts center corporation fund".

2. All moneys of the corporation received in accordance with subdivision four of this section shall be deposited to the credit of such fund, provided that such deposit is consistent with any contract awarded pursuant to chapter six hundred eighty-eight of the laws of nineteen hundred seventy-nine as amended by a chapter of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-two. Said moneys shall be kept separate and shall not be commingled with any other moneys in the custody of the commissioner of taxation and finance.

3. The moneys in said account shall be retained by it and deposited in a general account and such other accounts as the corporation may deem necessary for the transaction of its business and shall be paid out on checks signed by the chairperson of the corporation or by such other member or officer as the corporation may authorize.

4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, revenues received from rentals of the performing arts center and related facilities and revenue from any other fees and charges and any other funds so designated shall be deposited into this fund.