4. a. Any entity may, with the written authorization of the Secretary of State and written notice to the State Treasurer, solicit and raise funds and accept funds from any public or private source for any of the purposes and objectives set forth in P.L.1988, c.116 (C. 52:18A-212 et seq.). The State or any political subdivision of the State may appropriate moneys to the Department of State or any other department, agency or authority for such purposes or objectives which may include otherwise eligible general obligation bond funds. Any entity authorized under P.L.1988, c.116 (C. 52:18A-212 et seq.) to contract for the management of the facility may, with the written approval of the State Treasurer and the Secretary of State, levy fees or charges for the use of the facility.

b. All proceeds received by the Department of State from operation of the Trenton War Memorial and presentation of programs at the Trenton War Memorial, as well as all moneys received from fund-raising activities, donations, appropriations, or fees and charges shall be immediately deposited into the War Memorial Fund established by section 5 of P.L.1988, c.116 (C. 52:18A-216), and disbursed for costs associated with any purpose or objective provided by P.L.1988, c.116 (C. 52:18A-212 et seq.), including, but not limited to the presentation of other performing arts programs, performers’ fees, advertising and promotion, equipment purchase and rental, stage workers, ushers, ticket takers and security, unless the State Treasurer provides for alternative treatment of those funds.

L.1988,c.116,s.4; amended 2003, c.149, s.4.