Funding of substance abuse prevention program

R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.2-5., under Chapter 16-21.2 The Rhode Island Substance Abuse Prevention Act.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.2-5.

(a) Money to fund the Rhode Island Substance Abuse Prevention Act shall be appropriated from state general revenues and shall be raised by assessing an additional penalty of thirty dollars ($30.00) for all speeding violations as set forth in § 31-43-5.1. The money shall be deposited as general revenues. The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals may utilize up to ten percent (10%) of the sums appropriated for the purpose of administering the substance abuse prevention program.

(b) Grants made under this chapter shall not exceed money available in the substance abuse prevention program.