There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be known and designated as the Tobacco Settlement Fund, into which fund shall be deposited all monies received by the state or any official, agency or department of the state in settlement of claims by the state against tobacco manufacturers during the month of April, 2000. The Tobacco Settlement Fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations. No monies shall be paid out of such fund except pursuant to authorization by the Legislature.

Laws 2000, HB 1002, c. 47, § 2, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000.