Funds remaining in the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance fund created by former Act No. 83 of the Public Acts of 1980 shall be transferred on January 1, 1996 to the motor vehicle emissions testing program fund created in this part. These funds shall be available for appropriation to the department for start-up costs to implement the motor vehicle emissions testing program in this part, to conduct a public information program to educate the general public about requirements of this part, and for other activities related to the motor vehicle emissions testing program.