(1) There is a fire hazard reduction fund in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102.
(2) There is deposited in the fund all revenue from forfeited performance bonds provided for in 76-13-410.
(3) The fund is statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, to the department of natural resources and conservation for the purposes of authorizing, managing, and completing fire hazard reduction activities pursuant to this part.