This chapter is enacted for the purpose of creating a special fund to cover the costs to the Department of the California Highway Patrol to deter commercial motor vehicle cargo thefts and provide security of highway carriers and cargoes throughout the state.

All money or fees deposited in the Motor Carriers Safety Improvement Fund shall be available for appropriation by the Legislature to cover the costs to the Department of the California Highway Patrol to deter commercial motor vehicle cargo thefts and provide security of highway carriers and cargoes throughout the state.