(1) There is a vehicle insurance verification and license plate operating account in the state special revenue fund type as provided in 17-2-102.
(2) Fees imposed under 61-3-321 (7)(b)(ii) and (13), 61-3-333, 61-3-465 (1)(b)(i), 61-3-480 (2)(c)(i), 61-3-562 (1)(a)(ii), or 61-3-701 (5) or established and collected under 61-6-105 must be deposited in the account.
(3) The money in the vehicle insurance verification and license plate operating account must be used by the department to pay costs incurred in or associated with the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the system established under 61-6-157 and the contract required in 61-3-338 for the manufacture and distribution of license plates by Montana correctional enterprises or other costs incurred by the department or as otherwise appropriated by the legislature to the department.