Authority: Title 28.2, Chapters 1 through 10; Title 62.1, Chapters 18 and 20; Title 29.1, Chapter 7; Title 18.2, Chapters 1 and 5; Title 19.2, Chapters 2, 5 and 7; Title 32.1, Chapter 6; Title 33.1, Chapter 1; and § 58.1-2146, Code of Virginia.

A. The appropriation includes annual membership dues to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, $19,250 the first year and $37,943 the second year from the general fund. The second year amount includes $18,693 in annual dues balances that are in arrears for fiscal years 1990 through 1996.

B. This appropriation includes annual membership dues to the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year from the general fund.

C. Out of the amounts for Marine Life Regulation Enforcement shall be paid into the Marine Patrols Fund, $106,354 the first year and $106,354 the second year, pursuant to § 28.2-108, Code of Virginia. For this purpose, cash shall be transferred from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund.

D. Pursuant to § 58.1-2146, Code of Virginia, $134,765 the first year and $134,765 the second year shall be transferred to Artificial Reef Construction from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund from unrefunded motor fuel taxes for boats.

E. Pursuant to § 28.2-1210, Code of Virginia, $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year from the general fund shall be allocated for projects to remove abandoned vessels, deteriorated structures and waterway obstructions posing a hazard to recreational boating and the natural environment in the Elizabeth River. Any unexpended general fund balances remaining on June 30, 1997, shall be reappropriated.