Arizona Revised Statutes Title 17. Game and Fish § 17-405. Acceptance of grants

A. The commission shall notify the secretary of its desires to avail itself of monies apportioned not later than sixty days after receipt of certification by the secretary of the estimated amount to be apportioned to this state.

B. Upon receipt of final certification by an agency of the federal government allocating funds to this state for any fiscal year or portion thereof available to the Arizona game and fish department, the commission shall transfer this state's share of the amount so allocated from any monies appropriated by the legislature of this state for the purpose of carrying out wildlife programs and if the monies are insufficient, the commission may transfer from the game and fish fund such sum as it deems advisable to further match the federal apportionments. Monies received from funds of the United States shall be deposited in the federal aid accounts. Claims against the accounts shall be made and paid in the manner provided by law for payment of claims against the game and fish fund.

C. Monies in the federal aid accounts shall be expended solely for work allowable under the provisions of the projects.