(a) There is established in the state treasury the notaries public special fund into which shall be deposited:
(1) All fees, administrative fines, charges, or other payments received pursuant to § 456-9;(2) Penalties and fines for violations of § 456-3 or 456-7;(3) Appropriations made for deposit into the notaries public special fund; and(4) Interest earned on money in the notaries public special fund.(b) The notaries public special fund shall be administered by the department of the attorney general. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, moneys in the notaries public special fund shall be used for personnel costs, the acquisition of equipment, and operating and administrative costs deemed necessary by the department of the attorney general to administer this chapter. The moneys in the fund may also be used to train personnel as the attorney general deems necessary, and for any other activity related to notaries public.
