§ 74-840-1.16. Conflicts with federal requirements.

A.  If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a condition precedent to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act shall be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and such findings shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned.

B.  Notwithstanding any provisions in this act to the contrary, no regulation shall be adopted which would deprive the state of federal grants or other forms of financial assistance, and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall include standards, provisions, terms and conditions for personnel engaged in the administration of federally aided programs, which shall, in all respects, comply with the necessary requirements for a qualified personnel system under the standards applicable to personnel engaged in the administration of federally aided programs.

Added by Laws 1982, c. 338, § 11, eff. July 1, 1982.  Renumbered from § 840.11 of this title by Laws 1994, c. 242, § 54.