A. The state veterans’ cemetery fund is established consisting of monies appropriated by the legislature and federal monies the department receives for reimbursement for up to three state veterans’ cemeteries. Any additional federal monies received by the department for reimbursement for state veterans’ cemeteries revert to the state general fund. The department shall administer the fund.

B. Monies in the fund:

1. Shall be used to acquire property for and to establish state veterans’ cemeteries.

2. Are continuously appropriated.

3. Are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.