§ 72-352. Compilation, evaluation and distribution of information.

A.  The Department, with the assistance of the Committee, shall compile and evaluate information received and actions taken pursuant to this act in a report to be distributed annually to the Governor, to the members of the Legislature and other interested institutions or groups.

B.  The Department must obtain consent from each veteran or individual examined pursuant to Section 9 of this act.  All information obtained from a veteran or individual shall be confidential and shall only be used for purposes of the study.  The Department shall compile and evaluate information obtained from these studies in a report to be distributed as provided by subsection A of this section.

C.  The Department may request and shall receive from any state agency such assistance and data as is necessary for the Department to carry out the provisions of this act.  The Department may enter into a contract for services necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

Added by Laws 1982, c. 50, § 3, emerg. eff. March 29, 1982.