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title: O.C.G.A. § 8-2-29. Powers of department generally.
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# O.C.G.A. § 8-2-29. Powers of department generally.

In addition to any other powers granted by this part, the department shall have the power to:

(1) Administer all funds available under this part;

(2) Accept any grant of funds made by the United States government or any agency thereof for the purpose of carrying out this part;

(3) Request from the various departments, agencies, and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions such available information as it may require in its work; and all such departments, agencies, and authorities shall furnish, within a reasonable time, such requested available information to the department;

(4) Contract with the United States government or agencies thereof, with political subdivisions of the state, and with private persons and corporations; and

(5) Do all other things necessary and proper to exercise its powers and perform its duties in accordance with this part.

## History

Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, § 8; Ga. L. 1970, p. 734, § 2; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1316, § 8.