Ind. Code ch. 14-22-3

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Ind. Code § 14-22-3-1 "Fund" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the fish and wildlife fund established by this chapter. [1995 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3-2 Establishment of fund

Sec. 2. The fish and wildlife fund is established. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3-3 Assets of fund

Sec. 3. The fund consists of the following: (1) The money collected by each court that collects money due the department for violation of Indiana fish and wildlife law. (2) Other money appropriated to or set apart for the fund. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(a) part, (b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3-4 Remittance and transfer of money; records

Sec. 4. (a) A court that collects money under section 3(1) of this chapter shall promptly remit the money to the department. (b) The department shall, on the first day of each month, pay to the state comptroller all money received by the department under this section during the preceding month. (c) The state comptroller shall keep a record of the money received and shall transfer the money to the treasurer of state. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(a) part, (b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.353.

Ind. Code § 14-22-3-5 Purposes of fund

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the money in the fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) Protecting and propagating game, fish, and birds in Indiana. (2) Paying the operational expenses of the following: (A) The fish and wildlife division. (B) The law enforcement division. (3) Maintaining the automated point of sale licensing system implemented under IC 14-22-12-7.5. However, the amount that may be used under this subdivision during a fiscal year may not exceed the amount transferred on July 1 of that fiscal year under IC 14-22-4-6. (b) Money in the fund that is attributable to money deposited under IC 33-37-7-9 shall be used to administer the following: (1) The turn in a poacher program established under IC 14-9-8-23. (2) The reward system established under the program. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-1-16(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.57; P.L.98-2004, SEC.95.

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