1. (1) The Fish and Wildlife Natural Climate Solutions Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Fish and Wildlife Natural Climate Solutions Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to:

   1. (a) Carry out the provisions of ORS 468A.189 (5); and
   2. (b) For the administrative expenses of the department in implementing ORS 468A.189, except that no more than 10 percent of moneys may be used for administrative expenses.
2. (2) The Fish and Wildlife Natural Climate Solutions Fund consists of moneys transferred to the fund under ORS 468A.187.

Note: 496.268 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 496 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[2023 c.442 §67]