1. (1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Wildlife Resources Account."

2. (2) The following money shall be deposited into the Wildlife Resources Account:

   1. (a) revenue from the sale of licenses, permits, tags, and certificates of registration issued under this title or a rule or proclamation of the Wildlife Board, except as otherwise provided by this title;
   2. (b) revenue from the sale, lease, rental, or other granting of rights of real or personal property acquired with revenue specified in Subsection (2)(a);
   3. (c) revenue from fines and forfeitures for violations of this title or a rule, proclamation, or order of the Wildlife Board, minus court costs not to exceed the schedule adopted by the Judicial Council;
   4. (d) revenue deposited into the fund under Chapter 11, Part 5, Big Game Byproduct;
   5. (e) money appropriated from the General Fund by the Legislature pursuant to Section 23A-4-306;
   6. (f) other money received by the division under this title, except as otherwise provided by this title; and
   7. (g) interest, dividends, or other income earned on account money.
3. (3) Money in the Wildlife Resources Account shall be used for the administration of this title.

4. (4) At the close of a fiscal year, the unexpended balance in the Wildlife Resources Account shall convert back into the Wildlife Resources Account for the following fiscal year, except for money:

   1. (a) legally obligated by contract;
   2. (b) designated for capital outlay projects; or
   3. (c) required for a program extending beyond the close of the fiscal year.

Amended by Chapter 347, 2024 General Session