§142-28.5  Animal quarantine special fund. 
There is established the animal quarantine special fund to be administered by
the board of agriculture.  All moneys received by the board of agriculture
from:



(1)  Fees for the quarantine of cats, dogs, and other
carnivores pursuant to this chapter;



(2)  Moneys received for the use of animal quarantine
property or facilities pursuant to section 142-3.5; or



(3)  State appropriations or other moneys made
available,



shall be deposited into the special fund.  All interest
earned or accrued on moneys deposited in the special fund shall become part of
the special fund.  Moneys in the special fund shall be expended to cover all
costs of quarantine but not limited to the costs of salaries, fringe benefits,
operating expenses, including the defraying of quarantine fees, equipment,
motor vehicles, contract with any qualified person or entity for animal care
services, operation and maintenance of the quarantine station, and promotional
expenses.  A reserve shall be appropriated and maintained in the special fund
to cover contingency costs, including but not limited to accrued vacation
leave, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation. [L 1998, c 210, §1;
am L 2000, c 278, §2; am L 2005, c 161, §3]