§ 9504 Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

OLRC 119-134 · eCFR 2026-10-19 · 44 amending Acts

Enacted 1984 · Pub. L. 98-369 Amended · 44 Acts

198419881990199119971998200020032004200520062008200920102011201220142015202020212026(a) Creation of Trust Fund(b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund(c) Expenditures from Boat Safety Account(d) Limitation on transfers to Trust Fund(e) Cross reference
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    § 9504 Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
    Amended 2005
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(D), substituted “Sport Fish Restoration and Boating” for “Aquatic Resources” in section catchline.

    (a) Creation of Trust Fund There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the “Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund”. Such Trust Fund shall consist of such amounts as may be appropriated, credited, or paid to it as provided in this section, section 9503(c)(3), section 9503(c)(4), or section 9602(b).

    Amended 1990, 2005, 2010
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-147 Pub. L. 111–147, § 444(b)(5), substituted “section 9503(c)(3), section 9503(c)(4)” for “section 9503(c)(4), section 9503(c)(5)”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(1), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) established in the Treasury of the United States the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund consisting of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boat Safety accounts.
    • 1990 Pub. L. 101-508 Pub. L. 101–508, § 11211(i)(2), inserted reference to section 9503(c)(5) in last sentence.

    (b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

    Amended 2005
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(A)(i), substituted “and Boating Trust Fund” for “Account” in heading.

    (1) Transfer of certain taxes to Trust Fund There is hereby appropriated to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the following amounts received in the Treasury on or after October 1, 1984—

    Amended 2005
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(A)(ii), (iii), substituted “Trust Fund” for “Account” in heading and “and Boating Trust Fund” for “Account” in introductory provisions.

    (A) the taxes imposed by section 4161(a) (relating to sport fishing equipment), and

    (B) the import duties imposed on fishing tackle under heading 9507 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 1202) and on yachts and pleasure craft under chapter 89 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

    Amended 1988
    • 1988 Pub. L. 100-418 Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “heading 9507 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States” for “subpart B of part 5 of schedule 7 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States” and “chapter 89 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States” for “subpart D of part 6 of schedule 6 of such Schedules”.

    (2) Expenditures from Trust Fund Amounts in the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, for making expenditures—

    Amended 1988, 1990, 2005, 2010
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-147 Pub. L. 111–147, § 444(b)(6), substituted “section 9503(c)(4)” for “section 9503(c)(5)” in concluding provisions.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11151(c), substituted “subparagraph (C)” for “subparagraph (B)” in concluding provisions.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(A)(iii), substituted “Trust Fund” for “Account” in heading.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(A)(ii), substituted “and Boating Trust Fund” for “Account” in introductory provisions.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-42 Pub. L. 109–42, § 7(b)(1), (d)(2), (e), temporarily inserted at end “Subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) shall each be applied by substituting ‘Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI’ for ‘Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V’.” See Effective Date of 2005 Amendments note below.
    • 1990 Pub. L. 101-508 Pub. L. 101–508, § 11211(i)(3), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “Amounts in the Sport Fish Restoration Account shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, to carry out the purposes of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes’, approved August 9, 1950 (as in effect on October 1, 1988).”
    • 1988 Pub. L. 100-448 Pub. L. 100–448, § 6(c)(3), substituted “(as in effect on October 1, 1988)” for “(as in effect on June 1, 1984)”.

    (A) to carry out the purposes of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026),

    Amended 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2026
    • 2026 Pub. L. 119-103 Pub. L. 119–103, § 3201(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026” for “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-58 Pub. L. 117–58, § 80101(b)(1), substituted “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” for “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act”.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-52 Pub. L. 117–52, § 4(b), (d), temporarily substituted “Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-44 Pub. L. 117–44, § 201(b)(1), (d), temporarily substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021” for “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
    • 2020 Pub. L. 116-159 Pub. L. 116–159, § 1202(1), substituted “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act” for “FAST Act”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-94 Pub. L. 114–94, § 31101(b)(1), substituted “FAST Act” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-87 Pub. L. 114–87, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-73 Pub. L. 114–73, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015” for “Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-41 Pub. L. 114–41, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015” for “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-21 Pub. L. 114–21, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015” for “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014”.
    • 2014 Pub. L. 113-159 Pub. L. 113–159, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014” for “MAP–21”.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-141 Pub. L. 112–141, § 40101(b)(1), substituted “MAP–21” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012”.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-140 Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 401(b)(1), temporarily substituted “Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-102 Pub. L. 112–102, § 401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II”.
    • 2011 Pub. L. 112-30 Pub. L. 112–30, § 141(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011”.
    • 2011 Pub. L. 112-5 Pub. L. 112–5, § 401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II”.
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-322 Pub. L. 111–322, § 2401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010”.
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-147 Pub. L. 111–147, § 445(b)(1), substituted “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010)” for “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the last amendment to the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010)”.
    • 2009 Pub. L. 111-88 Pub. L. 111–88 inserted “the last amendment to” after “on the date of the enactment of”.
    • 2009 Pub. L. 111-68 Pub. L. 111–68 substituted “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010)” for “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users)”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11151(e)(1), substituted “the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act” for “the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes’, approved August 9, 1950”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11101(d)(2)(A), substituted “Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-40 Pub. L. 109–40, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part V” for “Part IV”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-37 Pub. L. 109–37, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part IV” for “Part III”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-35 Pub. L. 109–35, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part III” for “Part II”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-20 Pub. L. 109–20, § 9(b)(1), inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-14 Pub. L. 109–14, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-310 Pub. L. 108–310, § 13(b)(1), substituted “Part V” for “Part IV”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-280 Pub. L. 108–280, § 10(b)(1), substituted “Part IV” for “Part III”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-263 Pub. L. 108–263, § 10(b)(1), substituted “Part III” for “Part II”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-224 Pub. L. 108–224, § 10(b)(1), inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-202 Pub. L. 108–202, § 12(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003”.
    • 2003 Pub. L. 108-88 Pub. L. 108–88, § 12(b)(1)(A), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003” for “Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000”.
    • 2000 Pub. L. 106-408 Pub. L. 106–408 substituted “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000)” for “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the TEA 21 Restoration Act)”.
    • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(f)(1), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9015(b), substituted “the date of the enactment of the TEA 21 Restoration Act” for “the date of the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century”.
    • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(b)(1), substituted “the date of the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century),” for “October 1, 1988), and”.

    (B) to carry out the purposes of section 7404(d) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026), and

    Amended 1991, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2026
    • 2026 Pub. L. 119-103 Pub. L. 119–103, § 3201(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026” for “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-58 Pub. L. 117–58, § 80101(b)(1), substituted “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” for “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act”.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-52 Pub. L. 117–52, § 4(b), (d), temporarily substituted “Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-44 Pub. L. 117–44, § 201(b)(1), (d), temporarily substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021” for “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
    • 2020 Pub. L. 116-159 Pub. L. 116–159, § 1202(1), substituted “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act” for “FAST Act”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-94 Pub. L. 114–94, § 31101(b)(1), substituted “FAST Act” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-87 Pub. L. 114–87, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-73 Pub. L. 114–73, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015” for “Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-41 Pub. L. 114–41, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015” for “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-21 Pub. L. 114–21, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015” for “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014”.
    • 2014 Pub. L. 113-159 Pub. L. 113–159, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014” for “MAP–21”.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-141 Pub. L. 112–141, § 40101(b)(1), substituted “MAP–21” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012”.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-140 Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 401(b)(1), temporarily substituted “Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-102 Pub. L. 112–102, § 401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II”.
    • 2011 Pub. L. 112-30 Pub. L. 112–30, § 141(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011”.
    • 2011 Pub. L. 112-5 Pub. L. 112–5, § 401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II”.
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-322 Pub. L. 111–322, § 2401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010”.
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-147 Pub. L. 111–147, § 445(b)(1), substituted “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010)” for “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the last amendment to the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010)”.
    • 2009 Pub. L. 111-88 Pub. L. 111–88 inserted “the last amendment to” after “on the date of the enactment of”.
    • 2009 Pub. L. 111-68 Pub. L. 111–68 substituted “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010)” for “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users)”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11101(d)(2)(A), substituted “Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-40 Pub. L. 109–40, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part V” for “Part IV”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-37 Pub. L. 109–37, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part IV” for “Part III”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-35 Pub. L. 109–35, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part III” for “Part II”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-20 Pub. L. 109–20, § 9(b)(1), inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-14 Pub. L. 109–14, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-310 Pub. L. 108–310, § 13(b)(1), substituted “Part V” for “Part IV”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-280 Pub. L. 108–280, § 10(b)(1), substituted “Part IV” for “Part III”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-263 Pub. L. 108–263, § 10(b)(1), substituted “Part III” for “Part II”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-224 Pub. L. 108–224, § 10(b)(1), inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-202 Pub. L. 108–202, § 12(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003”.
    • 2003 Pub. L. 108-88 Pub. L. 108–88, § 12(b)(1)(B), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003” for “TEA 21 Restoration Act”.
    • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(f)(2), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9015(b), substituted “the TEA 21 Restoration Act” for “such Act”.
    • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(b)(3), added subpar. (B). Former subpar. (B) redesignated (C).
    • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(b)(2), substituted “the date of the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century” for “November 29, 1990”.
    • 1991 Pub. L. 102-240 Pub. L. 102–240, § 8002(i), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “to carry out the purposes of any law which is substantially identical to S. 3252 of the 101st Congress, as introduced.”

    (C) to carry out the purposes of the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026).

    Amended 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2026
    • 2026 Pub. L. 119-103 Pub. L. 119–103, § 3201(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026” for “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-58 Pub. L. 117–58, § 80101(b)(1), substituted “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” for “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act”.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-52 Pub. L. 117–52, § 4(b), (d), temporarily substituted “Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
    • 2021 Pub. L. 117-44 Pub. L. 117–44, § 201(b)(1), (d), temporarily substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021” for “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
    • 2020 Pub. L. 116-159 Pub. L. 116–159, § 1202(1), substituted “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act” for “FAST Act”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-94 Pub. L. 114–94, § 31101(b)(1), substituted “FAST Act” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-87 Pub. L. 114–87, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-73 Pub. L. 114–73, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015” for “Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-41 Pub. L. 114–41, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015” for “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015”.
    • 2015 Pub. L. 114-21 Pub. L. 114–21, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015” for “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014”.
    • 2014 Pub. L. 113-159 Pub. L. 113–159, § 2001(b)(1), substituted “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014” for “MAP–21”.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-141 Pub. L. 112–141, § 40101(b)(1), substituted “MAP–21” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012”.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-140 Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 401(b)(1), temporarily substituted “Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.
    • 2012 Pub. L. 112-102 Pub. L. 112–102, § 401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II”.
    • 2011 Pub. L. 112-30 Pub. L. 112–30, § 141(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011”.
    • 2011 Pub. L. 112-5 Pub. L. 112–5, § 401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II”.
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-322 Pub. L. 111–322, § 2401(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010”.
    • 2010 Pub. L. 111-147 Pub. L. 111–147, § 445(b)(1), substituted “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010)” for “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the last amendment to the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010)”.
    • 2009 Pub. L. 111-88 Pub. L. 111–88 inserted “the last amendment to” after “on the date of the enactment of”.
    • 2009 Pub. L. 111-68 Pub. L. 111–68 substituted “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010)” for “(as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users)”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11101(d)(2)(A), substituted “Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-40 Pub. L. 109–40, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part V” for “Part IV”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-37 Pub. L. 109–37, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part IV” for “Part III”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-35 Pub. L. 109–35, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Part III” for “Part II”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-20 Pub. L. 109–20, § 9(b)(1), inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005”.
    • 2005 Pub. L. 109-14 Pub. L. 109–14, § 9(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-310 Pub. L. 108–310, § 13(b)(1), substituted “Part V” for “Part IV”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-280 Pub. L. 108–280, § 10(b)(1), substituted “Part IV” for “Part III”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-263 Pub. L. 108–263, § 10(b)(1), substituted “Part III” for “Part II”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-224 Pub. L. 108–224, § 10(b)(1), inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004”.
    • 2004 Pub. L. 108-202 Pub. L. 108–202, § 12(b)(1), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003”.
    • 2003 Pub. L. 108-88 Pub. L. 108–88, § 12(b)(1)(B), substituted “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003” for “TEA 21 Restoration Act”.
    • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(f)(3), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9015(b), substituted “the date of the enactment of the TEA 21 Restoration Act” for “the date of the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century”.
    • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(b)(3), redesignated subpar. (B) as (C).
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      Amounts transferred to such account under section 9503(c)(4) may be used only for making expenditures described in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph.

      (c) Expenditures from Boat Safety Account Amounts remaining in the Boat Safety Account on October 1, 2005, and amounts thereafter credited to the Account under section 9602(b), shall be available, without further appropriation, for making expenditures before October 1, 2010, to carry out the purposes of section 15 [OLRC note: See References in Text note below.] of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users). For purposes of section 9602, the Boat Safety Account shall be treated as a Trust Fund established by this subchapter.

      Amended 1988, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
      • 2008 Pub. L. 110-181 Pub. L. 110–181 repealed Pub. L. 109–304, § 16(c)(2). See 2006 Amendment note below.
      • 2006 Pub. L. 109-304 Pub. L. 109–304, § 16(c)(2), which directed substitution of “section 13107” for “section 13106” and could not be executed, was repealed by Pub. L. 110–181. See Construction of 2006 Amendment note below.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-74 Pub. L. 109–74 substituted “October 1, 2005” for “August 15, 2005” and “Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI”. See Effective Date of 2005 Amendments note below.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(c), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Amounts in the Boat Safety Account shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, for making expenditures before October 1, 2005, to carry out the purposes of section 13106 of title 46, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005).” See above and Effective Date of 2005 Amendments note below.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-42 Pub. L. 109–42, § 7(b)(2), substituted “August 15, 2005” for “July 31, 2005” and “Part VI” for “Part V”.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-40 Pub. L. 109–40, § 9(b)(2), substituted “July 31, 2005” for “July 28, 2005” and “Part V” for “Part IV”.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-37 Pub. L. 109–37, § 9(b)(2), substituted “July 28, 2005” for “July 22, 2005” and “Part IV” for “Part III”.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-35 Pub. L. 109–35, § 9(b)(2), substituted “July 22, 2005” for “July 20, 2005” and “Part III” for “Part II”.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-20 Pub. L. 109–20, § 9(b)(2), substituted “July 20, 2005” for “July 1, 2005” and inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005”.
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-14 Pub. L. 109–14, § 9(b)(2), substituted “July 1, 2005” for “June 1, 2005” and “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V”.
      • 2004 Pub. L. 108-310 Pub. L. 108–310, § 13(b)(2), substituted “June 1, 2005” for “October 1, 2004” and “Part V” for “Part IV”.
      • 2004 Pub. L. 108-280 Pub. L. 108–280, § 10(b)(2), substituted “October 1, 2004” for “August 1, 2004” and “Part IV” for “Part III”.
      • 2004 Pub. L. 108-263 Pub. L. 108–263, § 10(b)(2), substituted “August 1, 2004” for “July 1, 2004” and “Part III” for “Part II”.
      • 2004 Pub. L. 108-224 Pub. L. 108–224, § 10(b)(2), substituted “July 1, 2004” for “May 1, 2004” and inserted “, Part II” after “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004”.
      • 2004 Pub. L. 108-202 Pub. L. 108–202, § 12(b)(2), substituted “May 1, 2004” for “March 1, 2004” and “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004” for “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003”.
      • 2003 Pub. L. 108-88 Pub. L. 108–88, § 12(b)(2), substituted “March 1, 2004” for “October 1, 2003” and “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003” for “TEA 21 Restoration Act”.
      • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(f)(4), as added by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9015(b), substituted “the date of the enactment of the TEA 21 Restoration Act” for “the date of enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century”.
      • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(c), substituted “2003” for “1998” and “the date of enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century” for “October 1, 1988”.
      • 1997 Pub. L. 105-130 Pub. L. 105–130 substituted “October 1, 1998” for “April 1, 1998”.
      • 1991 Pub. L. 102-240 Pub. L. 102–240, § 8002(d)(2)(C), substituted “1998” for “1994”.
      • 1988 Pub. L. 100-448 Pub. L. 100–448, § 6(a)(2), substituted provisions authorizing expenditures before Apr. 1, 1994, to carry out the purposes of section 13106 of title 46 as in effect on Oct. 1, 1988, for provisions which had authorized expenditures before Apr. 1, 1989, to carry out the purposes of that section as in effect on June 1, 1984.

      (d) Limitation on transfers to Trust Fund

      Amended 1998, 2005
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(B)(i), struck out “Aquatic Resources” before “Trust Fund” in heading.
      • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(d), added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e).

      (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), no amount may be appropriated or paid to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund on and after the date of any expenditure from such Trust Fund which is not permitted by this section. The determination of whether an expenditure is so permitted shall be made without regard to—

      Amended 2005
      • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(B)(ii), (iii), substituted “the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund” for “any Account in the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund” and “such Trust Fund” for “any such Account” in introductory provisions.
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        (A) any provision of law which is not contained or referenced in this title or in a revenue Act, and

        (B) whether such provision of law is a subsequently enacted provision or directly or indirectly seeks to waive the application of this subsection.

        (2) Exception for prior obligations Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any expenditure to liquidate any contract entered into (or for any amount otherwise obligated) before December 12, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of this section.

        Amended 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2026
        • 2026 Pub. L. 119-103 Pub. L. 119–103, § 3201(b)(2), substituted “December 12, 2026” for “October 1, 2026”.
        • 2021 Pub. L. 117-58 Pub. L. 117–58, § 80101(b)(2), substituted “October 1, 2026” for “October 1, 2021”.
        • 2021 Pub. L. 117-52 Pub. L. 117–52, § 4(b), (d), temporarily substituted “December 4, 2021” for “November 1, 2021”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
        • 2021 Pub. L. 117-44 Pub. L. 117–44, § 201(b)(2), (d), temporarily substituted “November 1, 2021” for “October 1, 2021”. See Termination Date of 2021 Amendment note below.
        • 2020 Pub. L. 116-159 Pub. L. 116–159, § 1202(2), substituted “October 1, 2021” for “October 1, 2020”.
        • 2015 Pub. L. 114-94 Pub. L. 114–94, § 31101(b)(2), substituted “October 1, 2020” for “December 5, 2015”.
        • 2015 Pub. L. 114-87 Pub. L. 114–87, § 2001(b)(2), substituted “December 5, 2015” for “November 21, 2015”.
        • 2015 Pub. L. 114-73 Pub. L. 114–73, § 2001(b)(2), substituted “November 21, 2015” for “October 30, 2015”.
        • 2015 Pub. L. 114-41 Pub. L. 114–41, § 2001(b)(2), substituted “October 30, 2015” for “August 1, 2015”.
        • 2015 Pub. L. 114-21 Pub. L. 114–21, § 2001(b)(2), substituted “August 1, 2015” for “June 1, 2015”.
        • 2014 Pub. L. 113-159 Pub. L. 113–159, § 2001(b)(2), substituted “June 1, 2015” for “October 1, 2014”.
        • 2012 Pub. L. 112-141 Pub. L. 112–141, § 40101(b)(2), substituted “October 1, 2014” for “July 1, 2012”.
        • 2012 Pub. L. 112-140 Pub. L. 112–140, §§ 1(c), 401(b)(2), temporarily substituted “July 7, 2012” for “July 1, 2012”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.
        • 2012 Pub. L. 112-102 Pub. L. 112–102, § 401(b)(2), substituted “July 1, 2012” for “April 1, 2012”.
        • 2011 Pub. L. 112-30 Pub. L. 112–30, § 141(b)(2), substituted “April 1, 2012” for “October 1, 2011”.
        • 2011 Pub. L. 112-5 Pub. L. 112–5, § 401(b)(1), substituted “October 1, 2011” for “March 5, 2011”.
        • 2010 Pub. L. 111-322 Pub. L. 111–322, § 2401(b)(2), substituted “March 5, 2011” for “January 1, 2011”.
        • 2010 Pub. L. 111-147 Pub. L. 111–147, § 445(b)(2), substituted “January 1, 2011” for “October 1, 2009”.
        • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11101(d)(2)(B), substituted “October 1, 2009” for “July 31, 2005”.
        • 2005 Pub. L. 109-42 Pub. L. 109–42, § 7(b)(3), (d)(3), (e), temporarily inserted at end “The preceding sentence shall be applied by substituting ‘August 15, 2005’ for the date therein.” See Effective Date of 2005 Amendments note below.
        • 2005 Pub. L. 109-40 Pub. L. 109–40, § 9(b)(3), substituted “July 31, 2005” for “July 28, 2005”.
        • 2005 Pub. L. 109-37 Pub. L. 109–37, § 9(b)(3), substituted “July 28, 2005” for “July 22, 2005”.
        • 2005 Pub. L. 109-35 Pub. L. 109–35, § 9(b)(3), substituted “July 22, 2005” for “July 20, 2005”.
        • 2005 Pub. L. 109-20 Pub. L. 109–20, § 9(b)(3), substituted “July 20, 2005” for “July 1, 2005”.
        • 2005 Pub. L. 109-14 Pub. L. 109–14, § 9(b)(3), substituted “July 1, 2005” for “June 1, 2005”.
        • 2004 Pub. L. 108-310 Pub. L. 108–310, § 13(b)(3), substituted “June 1, 2005” for “October 1, 2004”.
        • 2004 Pub. L. 108-280 Pub. L. 108–280, § 10(b)(3), substituted “October 1, 2004” for “August 1, 2004”.
        • 2004 Pub. L. 108-263 Pub. L. 108–263, § 10(b)(3), substituted “August 1, 2004” for “July 1, 2004”.
        • 2004 Pub. L. 108-224 Pub. L. 108–224, § 10(b)(3), substituted “July 1, 2004” for “May 1, 2004”.
        • 2004 Pub. L. 108-202 Pub. L. 108–202, § 12(b)(3), substituted “May 1, 2004” for “March 1, 2004”.
        • 2003 Pub. L. 108-88 Pub. L. 108–88, § 12(b)(3), substituted “March 1, 2004” for “October 1, 2003”.
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          (e) Cross reference For provision transferring motorboat fuels taxes to Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, see section 9503(c)(3).

          Amended 1998, 2005, 2010
          • 2010 Pub. L. 111-147 Pub. L. 111–147, § 444(b)(7), which directed amendment of subsec. (e) “by striking ‘section 9503(c)(4)’ and inserting section ‘9503(c)(3)’ ”, was executed by striking “section 9503(c)(4)” and inserting “section 9503(c)(3)” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
          • 2005 Pub. L. 109-59 Pub. L. 109–59, § 11115(b)(2)(C), substituted “Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund” for “Boat Safety Account and Sport Fish Restoration Account”.
          • 1998 Pub. L. 105-178 Pub. L. 105–178, § 9005(d), added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e).