Sec. RRR-2. 37-B MRSA §504, sub-§6 is enacted to read:

6.__Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Maintenance Fund.__There is established the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Maintenance Fund, an interest-bearing account, referred to in this subsection as "the fund." The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5289 and any other money contributed voluntarily to the fund. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used for the maintenance and upkeep of Maine veterans' cemeteries and for the necessary administrative and personnel costs associated with the management of the fund.__Money in the fund may not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund except as specifically provided by law.

Sec. RRR-3. Application. This Part applies to tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2006.

Sec. RRR-4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Maine Revenue Services 0002

Initiative: Provides funds for the administrative costs associated with the veterans' cemeteries income tax checkoff.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other $0 $15,154

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $15,154

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES,

DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2005-06 2006-07

GENERAL FUND $0 $15,154

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