2006 Minnesota Statutes

4.075 ADMINISTRATION OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM; ACCEPTANCE AND
DISBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
    Subdivision 1. Duties. The governor of this state shall be responsible for the administration
of the state's highway safety program and, consistent with state law, may contract and cooperate
with, and act as agent for state and federal agencies, political subdivisions, and public and private
organizations in order to effectuate the purposes of the National Highway Safety Act of 1966 and
any amendments or regulations thereto to the end that available federal money and other benefits
for such purposes may be obtained. The governor may designate an appropriate agency of this
state through which this state's safety program may be administered.
    Subd. 2. Federal money. The governor shall provide for the receipt, allocation, and
disbursement of federal money received pursuant to this act in accordance with state and federal
laws and regulations.
    Subd. 3. Local programs. Counties, cities, towns, municipalities, and other political
subdivisions are authorized to administer local highway safety programs which have been
approved by the governor as part of the state highway safety program and to receive such funds as
may be available for such purposes, subject to applicable federal laws and regulations and the
approval of the governor.
History: 1967 c 443 s 1-3