§ 15-32-308 - Distribution of proceeds.
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.