The Ohio parks and natural resources fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of the proceeds of obligations issued pursuant to Chapter 1557. of the Revised Code before September 30, 2000, and pursuant to sections 151.01 and 151.05 of the Revised Code, except for amounts deposited in special funds, or in escrow funds for the purpose of refunding outstanding obligations. Moneys to the credit of this fund may be expended to pay costs of projects. The state may participate by grants or contributions in financing projects of local government entities. All investment earnings of the fund shall be credited to the fund.
Effective Date: 09-14-2000.