(1) The Intern Nebraska Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be used to carry out sections 81-1210.01 to 81-1210.03. The fund shall consist of money transferred to the fund by the Legislature and money donated as gifts, bequests, or other contributions from public or private entities. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.

(2) The Department of Economic Development, or any entity with which the department contracts for such purpose, may use up to five percent of any appropriation to carry out sections 81-1210.01 to 81-1210.03 for administrative services.