Colorado River Authority Restricted Account.

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  • (1) There is created a restricted account in the General Fund known as the "Colorado River Authority Restricted Account."
  • (2) The restricted account shall consist of:
    • (a) money contributed by the following users of the Colorado River system in an amount that the respective governing bodies considers advisable:
      • (i) an irrigation district;
      • (ii) a nonprofit corporation;
      • (iii) a water conservancy district;
      • (iv) a municipality; or
      • (v) a metropolitan water district;
    • (b) appropriations of the Legislature;
    • (c) contributions from other sources, including federal funding; and
    • (d) interest or earnings on the restricted account.
  • (3)
    • (a) The state treasurer shall invest money in the restricted account according to Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act.
    • (b) The state treasurer shall deposit interest or other earnings derived from investment of restricted account money into the restricted account.
  • (4) Subject to appropriation by the Legislature, money in the restricted account is for the use of the authority to:
    • (a) fill the authority's statutory duties related to Utah's allocation of water from the Colorado River system;
    • (b) pay the compensation of employees, consultants, and legal counsel; and
    • (c) pay the travel expenses of the river commissioner.
  • (5) In addition to money contributed by the users of the Colorado River system described in Subsection (2)(a), a user may provide in-kind goods and services to the authority.




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