§ 50-12-74 - Acceptance of gifts; exemption from taxation; appropriated funds; authorization to enter into contracts, leases, and agreements - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 50-12-74 (2010)
50-12-74. Acceptance of gifts; exemption from taxation; appropriated funds; authorization to enter into contracts, leases, and agreements

(a) The board is authorized to solicit and accept donations, contributions, and gifts of money and property to enable it to carry out its function and purpose. The donations, contributions, and gifts shall be exempt from all taxation in this state. The General Assembly is authorized to appropriate funds to the board.

(b) The board is authorized to make such contracts, leases, or agreements as may be necessary and convenient to carry out the duties and purposes for which the board is created. The board is authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with any person, firm, or corporation, public or private, upon such terms and for such purposes as may be deemed advisable by the board.