Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
DIVISION 2. OTHER TAXES [6001 - 61050]
( Heading of Division 2 amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 279. ) PART 19. ENERGY RESOURCES SURCHARGE LAW [40001 - 40216]
( Part 19 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 991. ) CHAPTER 7. Administration [40171 - 40216]
( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 991. ) ARTICLE 2. Disposition of Proceeds [40181 - 40182]
( Article 2 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 991. ) 40182.
All money deposited in the Energy Resources Surcharge Fund under this part shall upon order of the Controller be drawn therefrom and transferred to pay the refunds authorized by this part. The balance shall be transferred to the Energy Resources Programs Account, which is hereby created in the General Fund.
It is the intent of the Legislature that the funds in the Energy Resources Programs Account be used for ongoing energy programs and energy projects deemed appropriate by the Legislature, including, but not limited to, the activities of the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, all appropriations from the Energy Resources Programs Account shall be made by the annual Budget Act.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1067, Sec. 9. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 1067.)