OAR 635-090-0040: Access and Habitat Subaccount

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 496.300, all moneys received by the commission pursuant to section 19 of the Act shall be deposited in a separate subaccount in the State Wildlife Fund. Moneys in the subaccount may be expended only for the access and habitat programs recommended by the board for the benefit of the wildlife resources of the state. (2) The department shall credit the subaccount with a sum equal to 15 percent of the other fund budget (funds derived solely from hunting license and tag fees) allocated to the Green Forage and Deer Enhancement and Restoration programs. (3) The department shall not assess its personnel costs in the administration of this program against the subaccount without the prior approval of the Access and Habitat Board. (4) The board may accept, from whatever source, gifts or grants for access and habitat purposes. All moneys so accepted shall be deposited in the subaccount referenced in OAR 635-090-0040(1). Unless otherwise required by the terms of the gift or grant, gifts or grants shall be expended as provided in 635-090-0050.