The State Department may take such action as it may deem necessary, from time to time, to enable the Department to secure for the State and its residents the full benefits available under the Social Security Act of Congress and any amendments thereof and under any other Federal legislation having for its purpose the improvement or extension of social and welfare assistance or services to the people of the United States. But nothing contained in this section shall be construed to authorize any action by the Department in violation of the law of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-12; 1952 Code Section 71-12; 1942 Code Section 4996-56; 1937 (40) 496; 1947 (45) 489.