(a) The compensation payable under this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the Vietnam Conflict Veterans' Compensation Fund, to be created with funds realized from a proposed bond issue, if and when approved pursuant to Article VIII, section 7(a)(3) of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, upon requisition by the Adjutant General.(b) Payments under this act shall be made as soon as possible after funds thereof are available.(c) Compensation paid for hospitalization under section 3 hereof spent in military hospitals outside of the Vietnam theatre of operations shall be paid from the Vietnam Conflict Veteran's Compensation Fund, if and when approved by the electorate.1968, July 18, P.L. 405, No. 185, § 14, as amended 1969, Oct. 9, P.L. 243, § 1.