§ 47-40-107. Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 - Securing of benefits under.

The Governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon him by the constitution and laws of this state is hereby empowered to contract and to do all other things necessary to secure the full benefits available to this state and its political subdivisions under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, and in so doing, to cooperate with federal and state agencies, private and public organizations, and with individuals to effectuate the purposes of this enactment, and any and all subsequent amendments thereto, and to accept and take advantage of any federal grants or funds which are, or may hereafter be made available to the state in carrying out the provisions of this act, and in law enforcement training.  The Governor shall be responsible for and is hereby empowered to coordinate and administer through such appropriate agencies or officers of this state as he shall designate or appoint an individual coordinator and any clerical assistance necessary to administer the related Highway Safety Programs of this state and those of its political subdivisions, all in accordance with said act and federal rules and regulations in implementation thereof.

Laws 1967, c. 347, § 1, emerg. eff. May 18, 1967.