Connecticut § 25-98 - Acceptance of gifts.
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§ 25-98. Acceptance of gifts.
Sec. 25-98. Acceptance of gifts. In carrying out the purposes for which it was established, any local authority authorized to contract under section 25-94 may (1) accept, receive and expend gifts, devises or bequests of money, lands or other properties to be applied and expended in the manner provided herein, and (2) apply for and receive grants from state, federal and private sources.
(1955, S. 2398d; P.A. 21-115, S. 12.)
History: P.A. 21-115 designated existing provision re authority for acceptance, receipt and expenditure of gifts, devises or bequests as Subdiv. (1) and added Subdiv. (2) re authority to apply for and receive grants from state, federal and private sources, effective July 1, 2021.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 25-98 ("Acceptance of gifts.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. 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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