(2) From time to time, when offered at proper prices and from funds available through appropriations for such purpose or through the Emergency Board, the department may purchase or acquire by agreement or donation, for development as a part of the capitol area, land lying within the Capitol Mall.
(3) The department may improve and develop the land acquired in a manner to accomplish the purpose and intent of ORS 276.054. [Amended by 1957 c.377 §1; 2005 c.217 §15]