90-4-612. Form -- principal and interest -- fiscal agent -- deposit of proceeds. (1) Each series of energy conservation program bonds may be issued by the board at the request of the department, in denominations and forms, whether payable to bearer or registered as to principal or as to both principal and interest, with provisions for conversion or exchange and for the issuance of notes in anticipation of the execution and delivery of definitive bonds, bearing interest at a rate or rates, maturing at times not exceeding 15 years from date of issue, subject to redemption at earlier times and prices and upon notice, and payable at the office of such fiscal agent of the state, as the board shall determine subject to the provisions of this section and 90-4-611.

(2) In all other respects, the board is authorized to prescribe the form and terms of the bonds and shall do whatever is lawful and necessary for their issuance and payment. The bonds and any interest coupons must be signed by the members of the board, and the bonds must be issued under the great seal of the state of Montana. The bonds and coupons may be executed with facsimile signatures and seal in the manner and subject to the limitations prescribed by law. The state treasurer shall keep a record of all such bonds issued and sold.

(3) The board may employ a fiscal agent to assist in the performance of its duties under this part.

(4) There is created an energy conservation program account within the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102.

(5) All proceeds of bonds and notes issued under 90-4-611 must be deposited in the energy conservation program account, except that any premiums and accrued interest received must be deposited in the energy conservation program debt service account established in 90-4-625.