Alabama § 36-18-34 - Powers of Director.
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§ 36-18-34. Powers of Director.
(a) For the purposes of performing any of the functions, duties, or responsibilities of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences or for the purposes of implementing any provision of this article or to defray the costs thereof, the director may receive, accept, expend, or utilize any and all money or property of whatever nature, kind or description which may now or hereafter be available for such purposes.
(b) For the purposes of implementing any of the provisions of this article, or to defray the costs thereof, the director may award loans or grants of money, equipment or personnel to public or private non-profit corporations, associations, agencies of the State of Alabama or any political subdivision thereof, or to state, county, or municipal law enforcement or prosecutorial or judicial agencies upon such terms and conditions as the director may deem necessary.
(c) The director may enter into agreements with the United States of America, the State of Alabama, any municipality, or any of the respective agencies, institutions, departments, authorities, agents or employees of the above in order to implement the provisions of this article or to defray the costs thereof.
(d) The director may enter into contracts with private persons in order to implement any provision of this article or to defray the costs thereof, provided however, any such agreement or contract shall be approved by the Governor or the Attorney General of the State of Alabama.
(e) The director may receive, accept, utilize, expend, and administer any grants, gifts, donations, reimbursements, or fees from any public, quasi-public, or private source.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-18-34 ("Powers of Director.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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