§ 13-102. Authority of Department

   (a) Implementation of Act. -- The Department may:

   (1) coordinate and cooperate with any unit of the federal government to implement the Act in the State;

   (2) enter into contracts and agreements under the Act;

   (3) spend money for any purpose related to the Act, including for highways, natural resources, agriculture, education, training, health, and welfare; and

   (4) do all things necessary and proper to carry out the Act.

(b) Acceptance of federal assistance. --

   (1) If any unit of the federal government offers to the State services, equipment, supplies, materials, or money as a gift or grant to implement the Program, the State, acting through the Governor and Department, may accept the offer.

   (2) If the Governor and Department accept the offer of a gift or grant under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor and Department may authorize a unit of the State or a political subdivision to receive and use the gift or grant.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83A, § 6-701; 2008, ch. 306, § 2.