[§141-2.7]  Aquaculture development specialfund.  (a)  There is established in the state treasury the aquaculturedevelopment special fund into which shall be deposited:

(1)  Appropriations from the legislature;

(2)  Moneys collected as fees for special microbiologicaland histological procedures and expert aquaculture-related services;

(3)  Moneys collected from the sale of any itemrelated to aquaculture development that is purchased from the department;

(4)  Moneys directed to the aquaculture developmentprogram from any other sources, including but not limited to grants, gifts, andawards; and

(5)  Moneys derived from interest, dividend, or otherincome from the above sources.

(b)  Moneys in the aquaculture developmentspecial fund shall be used to:

(1)  Implement the aquatic disease management programsand activities of the department, including provision of state funds to matchfederal grants; and

(2)  Support research and development programs andactivities relating to the expansion of the state aquaculture industry. Research and development programs and activities funded under this paragraphmay be conducted by department personnel or through contracts with theUniversity of Hawaii or other qualified persons. [L 2000, c 193, pt of §1]