(1)  As used in this section, “account” means the Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau Restricted Account created by this section.

Terms Used In Utah Code 53-8-303

(2)  There is created a restricted account in the General Fund known as the “Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau Restricted Account.”

(3)  The account shall consist of:

(a)  money deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-22-19;

(b)  money appropriated to the account by the Legislature; and

(c)  any other public or private money received by the division that is:

(i)  given to the division for purposes consistent with this section; and

(ii)  deposited into the account at the request of:

(A)  the division; or

(B)  the person giving the money.

(4)  Money in the account may only be expended for:

(a)  the purchase of aircraft and helicopters for use by the Aero Bureau in search and rescue operations;

(b)  replacement, maintenance, and upgrade of search and rescue equipment;

(c)  search and rescue training and certification for division officers and employees;

(d)  personnel and fuel costs of the Aero Bureau associated with providing search and rescue services; and

(e)  any other equipment or expenses necessary or appropriate for conducting search and rescue activities.

Enacted by Chapter 71, 2012 General Session