Notwithstanding the repeal of Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070), Chapter 12.93 (commencing with Section 7097), and Chapter 12.97 (commencing with Section 7105) of the Government Code by Chapter 69 of the Statutes of 2013, a local entity formerly authorized by one or more of those chapters of the Government Code to issue a certification that provides that a qualified employee, qualified disadvantaged individual, or qualified displaced employee meets the specified eligibility requirements under Section 17053.34, 17053.46, 17053.47, 17053.74, 23622.7, 23622.8, 23634, or 23646 of the Revenue and Taxation Code may continue to accept applications for the certification and to issue the certifications up to but no later than January 1, 2015.