§ 15-32-308 — Distribution of proceeds

The proceeds of all sales from seizure and fines under this subchapter shall be paid as follows: (1) When a county timber inspector or his or her deputy makes the seizure upon his or her own information: (A) Forty percent (40%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector; (B) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and (C) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury; and (2) When the seizure is made on the information of someone else: (A) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector; (B) Fifteen percent (15%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the informant; (C) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and (D) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury.

Legislative History

Acts 1883, No. 83, § 18, p. 140; 1901, No. 130, § 19, p. 202; C. & M. Dig., § 7011; Pope's Dig., § 8991; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-210.