The definitions contained in this section are in addition to the definitions contained in Section 63010 and together with the definitions contained in that section shall govern the construction of this article, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) “Compact assets” means moneys required to be paid to the state under Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.3 of the designated tribal compacts and the state’s rights to receive those payments.

(b) “Designated tribal compacts” means the amended and new tribal-state compacts, which are ratified by the Legislature, and that, among other things, require certain payments to the state in exchange for the exclusive right of the compact tribes to engage in certain gaming activities in their respective core geographic markets, all as specified in the amended and new compacts, and that are designated by the Director of Finance pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 63048.65.

(c) “Operating expenses” means the reasonable operating expenses of the special purpose trust and the bank, including, but not limited to, the costs of preparation of accounting and other reports, maintenance of the ratings on the bonds, insurance premiums, or other required activities of the special purpose trust, and fees and expenses incurred for professional consultants, advisors, fiduciaries, and legal counsel, including the fees and expenses of the Attorney General incurred in connection with the enforcement of the pledges and agreements of the state pursuant to Section 63048.8.

(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 91, Sec. 4. Effective July 1, 2004.)