Sec. F-1. Health Care Fund for Maine Citizens established. The Health Care Fund for Maine Citizens, referred to in this Part as the "fund," is established. Any unexpended balance in the fund may not lapse, but must be carried forward to be used pursuant to section 2 of this Part.
Sec. F-2. Tobacco suit award or settlement. Any award or settlement amount received by the State from a tobacco company pursuant to the action brought by the State against cigarette manufacturers or any other funds received as a result of any action involving the tobacco industry must be deposited into the Health Care Fund for Maine Citizens, an Other Special Revenue account that may not lapse. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Attorney General's Office may recover the costs of bringing the action upon recommendation of the Legislature.
Sec. F-3. Contingent effective date. This Part does not take effect unless the State receives funds pursuant to section 2 of this Part.
Effective September 19, 1997, unless otherwise indicated, unless otherwise indicated.
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