The council may accept contributions, grants, or gifts in cash or otherwise, including funds generated by the sale of "heirloom" birth certificates under chapter 70.58 RCW from persons, associations, or corporations and funds generated through the issuance of the "Keep Kids Safe" license plate under *chapter 46.16 RCW. All moneys received by the council or any employee thereof from contributions, grants, or gifts and not through appropriation by the legislature shall be deposited in a depository approved by the state treasurer to be known as the children's trust fund. Disbursements of such funds shall be on the authorization of the council or a duly authorized representative thereof and only for the purposes stated in RCW 43.121.050. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, such funds shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation shall be required to permit expenditure of such funds.
[2005 c 53 § 4; 1987 c 351 § 5; 1984 c 261 § 3; 1982 c 4 § 10.]
Notes: *Reviser's note: "Keep Kids Safe" license plate and other special license plate provisions under chapter 46.16 RCW were repealed pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 438. For later enactment, see chapter 46.18 RCW.
Legislative findings -- 1987 c 351: See note following RCW 70.58.085.
Severability -- 1984 c 261: See note following RCW 43.121.020.