(1) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be designated as the “Department of Revenue License Tag Acquisition Fund.” The special fund shall consist of monies deposited therein under Sections 27-19-99 and 27-19-155 and monies from any other source designated for deposit into the fund. Unexpended amounts remaining in the special fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned or investment earnings on amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund.

(2) From and after July 1, 2010, monies in the special fund may be used by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of paying the costs incurred for purchasing license tags and decals and associated freight costs under Section 27-19-1 et seq. The department may escalate its budget and expend monies from the special fund in accordance with rules and regulations of the Department of Finance and Administration in a manner consistent with the escalation of federal funds.

(3) From and after July 1, 2016, the expenses of the Department of Revenue License Tag Acquisition Fund Program shall be defrayed by appropriation from the State General Fund and all user charges and fees authorized under this section shall be deposited into the State General Fund as authorized by law and as determined by the State Fiscal Officer.

(4) From and after July 1, 2016, no state agency shall charge another state agency a fee, assessment, rent or other charge for services or resources received by authority of this section.