Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-102 - Authority of Department(a) 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)(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.