The department and the office, with the approval of the governor, are specifically empowered to receive and expend all grants, gifts, and bequests, where such grants, gifts, or bequests involve no state funds for acquisition, construction, or operation, including federal funds available for the purposes for which the department exists, and to contract with the United States and all other legal entities with respect thereto. The department and the office may provide, where such funds are specifically appropriated, matching funds wherever funds, grants, gifts, bequests, and contractual assistance are available on such basis. The department and the office shall provide such information, reports, and services as may be necessary to secure such financial aid.
Source: L. 79: Entire part added, p. 886, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (SB 15-270), ch. 296, p. 1212, § 7, effective June 5.