Section 13-102 - Authority of Department. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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. 
 

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