- (a) Workers’ compensation premiums and fidelity bond premiums will be withheld and paid by the Department of Agriculture from state funds prior to commitment of operating or special project funds.
- (b) Application for operating funds and the corresponding operating plan will be submitted to the department’s office by September 1.
- (c) The department’s approval of the operating plan is necessary before operating funds are distributed to the district.
- (d) Following an initial election of a newly created conservation district or other election as provided by law that is administered by the department, the costs of administering the election incurred by the department shall be deducted from operating funds owed to the district.