In the administration of §§ 38-18-31 to 38-18-37, inclusive, the department may:

1. (1) Contract and cooperate with any person or group for the administration of the honey industry fund;
2. (2) Contract and cooperate with any person or with any governmental department or agency for research, education, and transportation;
3. (3) Expend the funds collected pursuant to §§ 38-18-31 to 38-18-37, inclusive, and appropriated for its administration;
4. (4) Accept donations of funds, property, services, or other assistance from public or private sources for the purpose of furthering the objectives of §§ 38-18-31 to 38-18-37, inclusive;
5. (5) Expend up to ten percent of the honey industry fund for department administrative costs associated with the administration of the honey industry fund.

Source: SL 1991, ch 324 , § 4.