(A) The costs of programs established under this chapter must be borne by the general fund and must be included in the annual appropriations act. However, the department shall issue permits, at a cost of thirty-five dollars each, for the sale of alligator products and establish fees for participation in the Alligator Control and Management Program for applications for alligator control agents, trappers, and licenses, landowner participation, hide validations, and meat sales. The department shall collect the proceeds from the sale of permits and alligator products for the costs of administering the Alligator Control and Management Program. These funds must be deposited to the credit of the Wildlife Protection Fund of the State Treasury and administered according to Section 50-1-150.
(B) Landowners or lessees of at least one hundred acres of occupied alligator habitat shall apply annually by May first to participate in the Alligator Control and Management Program.