HB 1008 - DIGEST

Finds that the creation of an orca whale emblem that will affix to a vehicle license plate will appeal to citizens interested in supporting orca whale research.

Creates the orca whale research account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts by the department from the issuance of orca whale research emblems under this act shall be deposited into this account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the costs of production of orca whale research emblems and administration of the program by the department, with the balance used only by the department for orca whale research in accordance with this act.