Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-45-303. Funding

(a) All moneys contributed for Nongame Preservation Program purposes pursuant to the state income tax refund check-off system authorized by this subchapter and § 26-51-434 and the interest earned thereon shall be expended for the purpose of protecting, preserving, and restoring the nongame resources of this state, and shall include such activities as the development and implementation of management programs, the acquisition of lands, public education, or other activities appropriate to the furtherance of the purposes of this subchapter upon appropriation therefor by the General Assembly, but for no other purpose.

(b) All state agencies are authorized to make application to the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission for a grant from the fund to effectuate the purposes of this subchapter.

(c) No expenditure shall be made without the approval and authorization of the Governor.

(d) Funds from this source may be used for restoring and protecting nongame animals and plants, both terrestrial and aquatic, but the highest priority shall be accorded to populations of rare, endangered, or threatened native organisms or organisms of special interest to this state.