(1) Each year that the contribution designation program administered under section 435 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.435, is in effect, an amount equal to the cumulative designations, plus interest and dividends earned, made under that section shall be appropriated from the general fund to the fund for use solely in support of the purposes provided in this act. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, no money from the fund shall be used for the purpose of administering the fund or implementing section 438 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.438. Not more than $50,000.00 shall be allocated annually from the fund to be used for advertising, marketing, and promoting the goals of the fund to the public.

    (2) The money in the fund shall not be used by the department to replace funds otherwise designated to support similar programs within the department.