1. (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the State Parks Restricted Account.

2. (2)

   1. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), the account consists of revenue from:

      1. (i) charges allowed under Section 79-4-203;
      2. (ii) proceeds from the sale or disposal of bison under Subsection 79-4-1001(2)(b);
      3. (iii) civil damages collected under Section 76-6-206.2; and

      4. (iv) interest on money deposited in the account as follows:

         1. (A) 25% of total interest beginning on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026;
         2. (B) 50% of total interest beginning on July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027;
         3. (C) 75% of total interest beginning on July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028; and
         4. (D) 100% of total interest beginning on July 1, 2028, and each year thereafter.
   2. (b) The account may not include revenue the division receives under Section 79-4-403 and Subsection 79-4-1001(2)(a).
3. (3) The division shall use funds in this account for the purposes described in Section 79-4-203.

Amended by Chapter 403, 2026 General Session