A special fund known as the fossil excavation and restoration fund must be maintained in the state treasury. Funds received by the geological survey for participation in a public fossil dig, fossil excavation, fossil restoration, and fossil exhibit must be deposited in the fund. All moneys in the fund are appropriated on a continuing basis to the geological survey for the purpose of public fossil dig expenses, fossil excavation, fossil restoration, and fossil exhibit development. The provisions of section 54-27-10 do not apply to appropriations from this fund.
N.D.C.C. § 54-17.4-09.1