(a) There is hereby established a White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Restoration Fund for individuals who claim an overpayment of taxes to designate an amount to be deposited in such an account or for individuals who have an income tax liability to designate an amount to be paid to such Fund, pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b) An individual who claims an overpayment of taxes on an income tax return may designate a contribution to be deducted from the refund that would otherwise be payable to the individual and paid to the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Restoration Fund. The Division of Revenue shall forward the amounts so designated to the White Clay Watershed Association to be used for resource restoration and management within the White Clay Creek watershed within or affecting the State of Delaware. (c) An individual or entity having an income tax liability may, in addition to the obligation, include a donation to be paid to the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Preservation Fund. The Division of Revenue shall forward the amounts so designated to the White Clay Watershed Association to be used for resource restoration and management within the White Clay Creek watershed within or affecting the State of Delaware. (d) The Division of Revenue shall provide a space on the Delaware income tax return form or schedule whereby an individual may voluntarily designate a contribution to the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Restoration Fund. (e) The amount so designated by the individual on the income tax return form or schedule shall be deducted from the tax refund to which such individual is entitled or the amount so designated may be added to the individual's payment of taxes due and shall not be included in the general revenue of the State. (f) From time to time, as determined by the Delaware State Clearinghouse Committee, the White Clay Watershed Association shall submit a detailed report to the members of the State Clearinghouse Committee detailing revenues, expenditures and program measures for the fiscal period in question. The State Clearinghouse Committee may cause any person employed by or associated with the White Clay Watershed Association to appear before the State Clearinghouse Committee and to answer such questions as the State Clearinghouse Committee may require.
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