23. a. There is established in the Department of the Treasury a special, dedicated nonlapsing fund to be known as the “Controlled Dangerous Substances Administration and Enforcement Fund.” The fund shall be the depository for fees, cost recoveries and penalties collected in connection with the “New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act,” P.L.1970, c.226 (C. 24:21-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented, and the Prescription Monitoring Program established pursuant to section 25 of P.L.2007, c.244 (C. 45:1-45). Monies deposited in the fund and the interest earned thereon shall be used for the collection of information, administration and enforcement of laws relating to controlled dangerous substances.

b. The Legislature shall annually appropriate monies from the fund to the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety for the collection of information, administration, and enforcement of laws relating to controlled dangerous substances.

L.2007, c.244, s.23.