[§304A-2170]  Mauna Kea lands managementspecial fund.  (a)  There is established the Mauna Kea lands managementspecial fund, into which shall be deposited:

(1)  Appropriations by the legislature;

(2)  All net rents from leases, licenses, and permits,including fees and charges for the use of land and facilities within the MaunaKea lands;

(3)  All moneys collected for violations of subpart O ofpart IV; and

(4)  Interest earned or accrued on moneys in thespecial fund.

(b)  The proceeds of the special fund shall beused for:

(1)  Managing the Mauna Kea lands, includingmaintenance, administrative expenses, salaries and benefits of employees,contractor services, supplies, security, equipment, janitorial services,insurance, utilities, and other operational expenses; and

(2)  Enforcing administrative rules adopted relatingto the Mauna Kea lands.

(c)  No moneys deposited into the Mauna Kealands management special fund may be used by the governor or the director offinance as a justification for reducing any budget request or allotment to theUniversity of Hawaii unless the University of Hawaii requests the reduction.

(d)  The University of Hawaii may establishseparate accounts within the special fund for major program activities.

(e)  All expenditures from the special fundshall be subject to legislative appropriation.

(f)  For the purposes of this section, "Mauna Kealands" shall mean the same as defined in section 304A-1901. [L 2009, c132, pt of §2]