Authority to Acquire, Hold and Improve Property

The Director may, subject to the availability of funds in the Special Surplus Property Fund provided for by § 20511 of this Article, acquire and hold title to real property, make capital improvements thereto, and make advance payments of rent for distribution centers, office space, or other facilities required to carry out the functions of the Department as herein provided. SOURCE: GC § 6206 added by P.L. 11-219 (Jan. 17, 1973).