§ 487. Implementation of services. 1. Services rendered by this office shall be made available without charge, provided that nothing contained herein shall relieve an applicant of any part of existing fees or charges established for the review and approval of grant applications by agencies, individuals or corporations.

2. Each state agency involved in the administration of a program grant or technical assistance effort designed to address rural development and revitalization needs in rural areas shall designate an officer or employee to act as program liaison officer to cooperate with and assist the office in carrying out the provisions of this article.