2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 3 - Agriculture and Forestry
RS 3:559.28 - Deposit and disbursement of assessments
§559.28. Deposit and disbursement of assessments
A. All assessments, fees, interest, penalties, and other funds received under the provisions of this Part shall be deposited in a special fund established by the department for the board. The commissioner, as authorized by the board, shall make disbursements from the fund for the activities of the board as authorized by this Part, subject to budgetary review.
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 department may retain a portion of the total assessments collected, not to exceed ten percent, as is necessary to defray the costs of collecting assessments, administering, and enforcing this Part.
(2) To fund all costs related to the promoting of research, advertising, and marketing of Louisiana aquatic chelonians and aquatic chelonian products, expanding markets for aquatic chelonians, providing educational information, and fulfilling any other purpose as authorized by this Part.
(3) To contract for services in order to accomplish the purpose for which the board is created.
Acts 2004, No. 913, §1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 613, §1.
