Funds from the Operation Game Thief Program may be expended only for the following purposes:
(1) the financing of reward payments to persons other than law enforcement officers, department personnel, and members of their immediate families responsible for information leading to the arrest of any persons for violations of natural resources laws. The board shall establish the schedule of rewards to be paid for information received and payment must be made from funds available for this purpose;
(2) the financing of a statewide telephone reporting system under the name of "Operation Game Thief" established under the direction of the board;
(3) the promotion of public recognition and awareness of the Operation Game Thief Program;
(4) operational improvements to the "Property Watch Program", the "Coastal Watch Program", and other programs within the Operation Game Thief Program and to enhance public involvement in the protection of natural resources.
HISTORY: [Derived from former Section 50-11-4120 (1983 Act No. 126)]; 1988 Act No. 561, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1262; 2002 Act No. 304, Section 2.