1. (1) As used in this section, "account" means the Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau Restricted Account created by this section.
2. (2) There is created a restricted account in the General Fund known as the "Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau Restricted Account."

3. (3) The account shall consist of:

   1. (a) money deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-22-19;
   2. (b) money appropriated to the account by the Legislature; and

   3. (c) any other public or private money received by the division that is:

      1. (i) given to the division for purposes consistent with this section; and

      2. (ii) deposited into the account at the request of:

         1. (A) the division; or
         2. (B) the person giving the money.

4. (4) Money in the account may only be expended for:

   1. (a) the purchase of aircraft and helicopters for use by the Aero Bureau in search and rescue operations;
   2. (b) replacement, maintenance, and upgrade of search and rescue equipment;
   3. (c) search and rescue training and certification for division officers and employees;
   4. (d) personnel and fuel costs of the Aero Bureau associated with providing search and rescue services; and
   5. (e) any other equipment or expenses necessary or appropriate for conducting search and rescue activities.

Enacted by Chapter 71, 2012 General Session