§346-318  Rx plus special fund.  (a) There is established within the state treasury, to be administered by thedepartment, the Rx plus special fund into which shall be deposited:

(1)  All moneys received from manufacturers andlabelers who pay rebates as provided in section 346-314;

(2)  Appropriations made by the legislature to thefund; and

(3)  Any other revenues designated for the fund.

(b)  Moneys in the Rx plus special fund shall be usedfor the following purposes:

(1)  Reimbursement payments to participatingpharmacies for discounts provided to program participants;

(2)  The cost of administering the Rx plus program,including salary and benefits of employees, computer costs, and contractedservices as provided in section 346-312; and

(3)  Any other purpose deemed necessary by thedepartment for the purpose of operating and administering the Rx plus program.

All interest on special fund balances shallaccrue to the special fund.  Upon dissolution of the Rx plus special fund, anyunencumbered moneys in the fund shall lapse to the credit of the general fund.[L 2002, c 76, pt of §1; am L 2004, c 47, §9]