36-3002

36-3002. Domestic violence shelter fund; purpose

A. The domestic violence shelter fund is established consisting of monies received pursuant to section 12-284.03, subsection A, paragraph 2 and section 41-178. The program administrator shall administer the fund for the purposes prescribed in this section.

B. The department of economic security, after full consultation with a statewide coalition against domestic violence, shall establish program priorities for the fund. Subject to legislative appropriation, the department shall expend monies in the fund to provide financial assistance to shelters for victims of domestic violence through contracts for shelter services.

C. Monies in the fund do not revert to the state general fund.