                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED; PURPOSE (§
37.2-318)

There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be
known as the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Trust Fund to enhance
and ensure for the coming years the quality of care and treatment provided to
individuals receiving public mental health, developmental, and substance abuse
services. The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 2.2-1156, the Fund shall consist of the net
proceeds of the sale of vacant buildings and land held by the Department. The
Fund shall also consist of such moneys as shall be appropriated by the General
Assembly and any private donations. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall
remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund,
including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to
the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used
solely for the purposes set forth in this article. Expenditures and
disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants
issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the Commissioner.

HISTORY: 2000, cc. 569, 606, § 2.1-813; 2001, c. 844, § 37.1-259; 2005, c.
716; 2009, cc. 813, 840; 2012, cc. 476, 507.