36-123.04. 988 suicide prevention special plate fund

A. The 988 suicide prevention special plate fund is established consisting of monies deposited pursuant to section 28-2470.27. The director shall administer the fund. The first $32,000 received shall be reimbursed to the person that pays the implementation fee to the department of transportation pursuant to section 28-2470.27. Not more than ten percent of the monies deposited in the fund annually shall be used for the cost of administering the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated.

B. On notice from the director, the state treasurer may invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.

C. The director shall annually allocate monies from the fund to an entity in this state that:

1. Supports the continued operation of the national 988 suicide and crisis lifeline.

2. Answers calls in this state from the national 988 suicide and crisis lifeline.