All revenue received by the State from the registration of motor vehicles and the licensing of operators thereof, from the tax imposed on internal combustion engine fuel, from fines, forfeitures and costs accruing to the State under Title 29-A, section 2602, and from permits granted by the department to open highways must be segregated, allocated to and become part of the General Highway Fund created and existing by statute, and after payment and deduction from such fund of such sums as are necessary to meet all provisions of bond issues for state highway and bridge construction, the remainder of such fund must be apportioned and expended solely:

1. 1. Registration and licensing For the cost of registering motor vehicles and licensing the operators thereof;
2. 2. State police For maintenance of the State Police;

3. 3. Administration of office For administration of the office and duties of the department;

   [PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD).]

4. 4. Administration of fuel tax For administration of the tax on internal combustion engine fuel;
5. 5. Rebates For payment of rebates on said tax;
6. 6. Highways and bridges For the improvement, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges;
7. 7. Snow guards For snow guards or removal as provided by statute.

PL 1971, c. 593, §22 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §A62 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF).