571—35.2(483A) Availability of funds.
- 35.2(1) Local share. Funds available for county conservation boards shall be specified in the department’s budget in accordance with legislative appropriations. At least 50 percent of the fish habitat revenue will be apportioned to county conservation boards.
- 35.2(2) Distribution. After deduction of 5 percent to be held for contingencies, the remaining local share will be available on an annual basis. The department shall divide fish habitat funds equally among the districts. The districts have two years to obligate fish habitat funds once the funds are made available. After two years, the department will apportion all unobligated funds equally among the districts.
Fish habitat funds are dependent on sales. Revenues received by the department determine the amount of moneys available at any time.
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