§ 32-1-13 - Authority to obtain federal assistance. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 32-1-13

   § 32-1-13  Authority to obtain federalassistance. – The director is authorized for and on behalf of the state, with the approval ofthe governor, to apply for and accept from the federal government or anydepartment or agency thereof assistance which may become available for thepurposes of §§ 32-1-11 – 32-1-13, whether it be in the form of aloan or grant or otherwise, to accept the provisions of any federal legislationor regulations therefor, to enter into contracts in connection therewith, andto act as agent for the federal government in connection therewith or todesignate a subordinate so to act. To obtain federal assistance the director isauthorized to comply with any federal law, rules, and regulations thereunder,and to meet such federal requirements as may be made conditions precedent toreceiving federal assistance.