Funds and accounts program funds and accounts not part of state general fund

1. The department, in consultation with the authority, may establish and maintain funds or accounts determined to be necessary to carry out the purposes of chapter 29D and shall provide for the funding, administration, investment, restrictions, and disposition of the funds and accounts. Any moneys appropriated to the department and the authority for purposes of paying the costs and expenses associated with the administration of the program shall be administered as determined by the department in consultation with the authority. 2. The funds or accounts held by the department or the authority, or a trustee acting on behalf of the department or the authority pursuant to a trust agreement related to the program, shall not be considered part of the general fund of the state, are not subject to appropriation for any other purpose by the general assembly, and in determining a general fund balance shall not be included in the general fund of the state, but shall remain in the funds and accounts maintained by the department or the authority, or a trustee pursuant to a trust agreement. Funds and accounts held by the department or the authority, or a trustee acting on behalf of the department or the authority pursuant to a trust agreement related to the program, are separate dedicated funds and accounts under the administration and control of the department in consultation with the authority.