[§523A-23] Deposit of funds. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the director shall promptly deposit in the general fund of this State all funds received under this part, including the proceeds from the sale of abandoned property under section 523A-22.

(b) Before making any deposit to the credit of the general fund, the director may deduct:

(1) Any costs in connection with the sale of abandoned property;

(2) Costs of mailing and publication in connection with any abandoned property;

(3) Reasonable service charges; and

(4) Costs incurred in examining records of holders of property and in collecting the property from those holders. [L 1983, c 37, pt of §2]