77.12.323 - Special wildlife account -- Investments. - Washington Statutes

Special wildlife account — Investments.

(1) There is established in the state wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170 a special wildlife account. Moneys received under RCW 77.12.320 as now or hereafter amended as compensation for wildlife losses shall be deposited in the state treasury to be credited to the special wildlife account.

     (2) The director may advise the state treasurer and the state investment board of a surplus in the special wildlife account above the current needs. The state investment board may invest and reinvest the surplus, as the commission deems appropriate, in an investment authorized by RCW 43.84.150 or in securities issued by the United States government as defined by RCW 43.84.080 (1) and (4). Income received from the investments shall be deposited to the credit of the special wildlife account.

[2009 c 333 § 35; 1987 c 506 § 42; 1982 c 10 § 15. Prior: 1981 c 3 § 43; 1980 c 78 § 51; 1975 1st ex.s. c 207 § 2.]

Notes: Legislative findings and intent -- 1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.

Severability -- 1982 c 10: See note following RCW 6.13.080.

Effective dates -- Severability -- 1981 c 3: See notes following RCW 43.33A.010.

Effective date -- Intent, construction -- Savings -- Severability -- 1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.