The department may do the following:
- (1) Acquire, lease, own, or sell property in the name of the state in order to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter.
- (2) Adopt a seal.
- (3) Contract with persons outside the department to do those things that in the director's opinion cannot be adequately or efficiently handled by the department.
- (4) Sue and be sued.
- (5) Hire attorneys.
- (6) Administer oaths.
- (7) Take depositions.
- (8) Issue subpoenas.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.