(1) There is created in the State Treasury an account to be known as the "Beach Management Trust Fund." Subject to such appropriations as the Legislature may make therefor from time to time, disbursements from this account may be made by the division subject to the approval of the department in order to carry out the proper state responsibilities in a comprehensive, long-range, statewide beach management plan for erosion control; beach preservation, beach restoration, and beach renourishment; and hurricane protection. The Beach Management Trust Fund and the moneys deposited therein shall be under the direct supervision and control of the department, and such moneys may be disbursed by the Treasurer from time to time upon requisition as determined by the department.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.292, the Beach Management Trust Fund shall not be available for transfer for any purposes other than those provided for in this section. History: s. 1, ch. 65-408; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 71-182; s. 1, ch. 72-170; ss. 1-3, ch. 74-102; s. 1, ch. 75-288; s. 1, ch. 77-379; s. 6, ch. 78-257; s. 5, ch. 80-183; s. 4, ch. 86-138; ss. 16, 23, ch. 87-97; s. 1, ch. 91-79.