§1159. Contracts for materials and services

            For purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Chapter, the secretary may, subject to departmental contract management, contract with any person for materials and services that cannot be performed by his staff or other state agencies and may apply for federal grants or any other funding.

            Acts 1983, No. 705, §2, eff. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 2023, No. 455, §2, eff. June 28, 2023.