23A-3-217. Poaching Mitigation Fund.
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Effective 5/6/2026
23A-3-217. Poaching Mitigation Fund.
(1)There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "Poaching Mitigation Fund."
(2)The Poaching Mitigation Fund shall consist of:
(a)reimbursement money collected under Section 23A-5-301.5 ;
(b)restitution collected under Section 23A-5-312 ;
(c)money appropriated by the Legislature; and
(d)interest, dividends, or other income earned on fund money.
(3)The Division of Law Enforcement within the department shall use the money in the Poaching Mitigation Fund for activities and programs to help stop poaching, including:
(a)educational programs on wildlife crime prevention;
(b)acquisition and development of wildlife crime detection equipment;
(c)operation and maintenance of anti-poaching projects; and
(d)wildlife law enforcement training.
Enacted by Chapter 400 , 2026 General Session