(1) The "Ski & Ride Washington" account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Upon the department's determination that the state had been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the "Ski Washington" special license plate, all receipts, except as provided in RCW 46.16.313(21), from "Ski & Ride Washington" license plates must be deposited into the account. Only the director of the department of licensing or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.

     (2) Funds in the account must be disbursed subject to the following conditions and limitations:

     (a) Under the requirements of RCW 46.16.765, the department must contract with a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of promoting winter snowsports (i.e. skiing and snowboarding) and related programs such as ski and ride safety programs, underprivileged youth "ski and ride" programs, and active, healthy lifestyle programs.

     (b) The qualified nonprofit organization must meet all requirements set out in RCW 46.16.765.

[2005 c 220 § 4.]