The bill amends Section 42-17.1-2 of the General Laws to enhance the powers and duties of the director of the Department of Environmental Management. It establishes an agricultural restricted receipt account within the department, into which agricultural fees collected by the division of agriculture will be deposited. These funds will be used only for authorized purposes as determined by the advisory committee established by the division of agriculture to assist in suggesting uses for the funds.

The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
436: 42-17.1-2