[§342P-8  Asbestos and lead abatementspecial fund.]  (a)  There is established within the department of healthan asbestos and lead abatement special fund into which shall bedeposited all moneys collected from fees for permits, licenses, inspections, certificates,notifications, variances, investigations, and reviews.

(b)  Moneys in the asbestos and lead abatementspecial fund shall be expended by the department to:

(1)  Partially fund the operating costs of theasbestos and lead abatement program’s mandated activities and functions;

(2)  Fund statewide education, demonstration, andoutreach programs;

(3)  Provide for the accreditation of trainingprograms;

(4)  Provide training opportunities to ensure themaintenance of professional competence among staff and administrators; and

(5)  Plan for future growth and expansion to meetemerging needs. [L 1998, c 242, pt of §1]