[§346-318] Hawaii Rx special fund. (a) There is established within the state treasury, to be administered by the department, the Hawaii Rx special fund into which shall be deposited:
(1) All moneys received from manufacturers who pay rebates as provided in section 346-314;
(2) Appropriations made by the legislature to the fund; and
(3) Any other revenues designated for the fund.
(b) Moneys in the Hawaii Rx special fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) Reimbursement payments to pharmacies for discounts provided to program participants;
(2) The cost of administering the Hawaii Rx program, including salary and benefits of employees, computer costs; and
(3) Any other purpose deemed necessary by the department for the purpose of operating and administering the Hawaii Rx program.
All interest on special fund balances shall accrue to the special fund. Upon dissolution of the Hawaii Rx special fund, any unencumbered moneys in the fund shall lapse to the general fund. [L 2002, c 76, pt of §1]