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A. A dangerous plants, pests and diseases fund is established. All monies collected under the provisions of this article except civil penalties assessed pursuant to section 3-204, 3-205, 3-205.02 or 3-215.01 shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the dangerous plants, pests and diseases fund.

B. The director shall administer the fund. On notice from the director, 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.

C. All monies in the dangerous plants, pests and diseases fund are to be used by the department subject to legislative appropriation to carry out the provisions of this article, including salaries, fees and office, administrative, bonding and travel expenses incurred.

D. The unexpended and unencumbered balance of monies, if any, remaining in the dangerous plants, pests and diseases fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the state general fund.