The commission shall be empowered to set an admission fee to any or all buildings and exhibits and special events if desirable. Any funds generated by the commission's activities such as admissions, vending machines, concessions, publications, special exhibits or other activities, shall be retained by the commission for its use. The commission may accept lands, buildings, equipment, funds, or other property, either in form of loans or donations for the purposes of the commission.
La. R.S. § 25:605