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STATE TRUST FUND FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION ENHANCEMENT -- CREATION,
ADMINISTRATION, ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS. (1) There is hereby created and
established in the state treasury a fund to be known and designated as the
"state trust for outdoor recreation enhancement (STORE)." The park and
recreation board may dedicate funds acquired by gift, agreement, donation,
appropriation or otherwise to the STORE fund.
(2) Commencing with the passage and approval of this act, all interest
income from the STORE fund is hereby appropriated to, and is to be
administered by, the park and recreation board for the purpose of carrying out
the provisions of this act.
(a) Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the STORE fund interest income
appropriated to the department each year may be used by the department to
defray STORE program administrative costs. Any moneys unused at the end of
the fiscal year shall be returned to the state treasurer for deposit in
the STORE fund.
(b) The park and recreation board may return interest income to the STORE
fund to increase the trust principal.
(3) The department shall use the moneys appropriated from the interest
income on the STORE fund to:
(a) Operate a grant program to fund capital improvements, repairs,
renovations, and land acquisitions that enhance opportunities for outdoor
recreation. Indoor swimming pools and indoor ice rinks shall be eligible
to receive grant funding provided use is primarily for public recreation.
Grant recipients shall be required to provide a fifty percent (50%) match
for all grants.
(b) Organize and operate a recreation incentive program to initiate
positive growth activities for children and young adults and which will
assist rural communities to meet the growing demand for recreation
services.
(4) The state of Idaho and any of its subdivisions legally authorized to
provide public recreation facilities may apply for and receive grant funds.
(5) Because public, private, and corporate moneys will be contributed to
the STORE fund, it is the intent of the legislature to protect the STORE fund
against appropriations for purposes other than those stated in this act.

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