The commissioner of the department or commissioner's designee may lease real or personal property at the life skills and transition center or the state hospital upon a specific finding that the granting of each such leasehold interest will result in a net economic gain for the department, taking into account all identifiable costs. Any lease of space for the purpose of providing child care services must meet requirements as determined by the department. The commissioner of the department or commissioner's designee may prescribe the terms and conditions of any leases entered into pursuant to this section and may renew existing leases. The term of any lease may not exceed ninety-nine years.
50-06-06.7. Sale of surplus steam heat - Terms - Not to be construed as the distribution of heat. The department, with the approval of the governor, is authorized but not required to determine if surplus steam heat is or may be produced at the life skills and transition center, and to sell any surplus steam heat to the city of Grafton. The sale may be on such terms and conditions as may be deemed necessary by the department, provided that no sale may be made for less than the cost of producing the surplus steam heat. A sale of steam heat, if made by the department to the city of Grafton, may not be construed as the distribution of heat under title 49.