2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 3:559.11 — Deposit and disbursement of fees and other monies

§559.11.  Deposit and disbursement of fees and other monies

A.  All fees, interest, penalties, and other monies received under the provisions of this Part shall be deposited in a special fund established for the council.  The commissioner, as authorized by the council, shall make disbursements from the fund for the activities of the council authorized by the Part.

B.  The monies in the fund shall be used for the following purposes:

(1)  To provide for the expenses of the program established by this Part.  The commissioner may retain a portion of the total assessments collected, as is necessary to defray the costs of collecting assessments and administering and enforcing this Part.

(2)  To fund all costs of the council related to the orderly development of a modern, sustainable aquacultural segment of Louisiana's agriculture industry and promotion of aquaculture and aquaculture products.

Acts 2004, No. 865, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.