37-1015. Environmental special plate fund; distribution
A. An environmental special plate fund is established and is administered by the commissioner consisting of monies received pursuant to section 28-2413.
B. Subject to legislative appropriation, the department shall distribute five thousand dollars annually to each natural resource conservation district with an established education center for the purpose of developing and implementing an environmental education program that is conducted in a balanced manner, that is based on current scientific information and that includes a discussion of economic and social implications.
C. Subject to legislative appropriation, the department shall distribute grants as directed pursuant to section 41-2252.
D. The fund established in this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. On notice from the commissioner, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.
E. The appropriated monies shall only be used for the designated purposes specified in statute.
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