52:9U-5 - Duties of commission
52:9U-5 Duties of commission.
5.The commission shall:
a.Review and authorize approved research projects;
b.Apportion all available funds to qualifying research institutions to finance approved research projects and necessary institutional support services;
c.Ensure that funds appropriated to approved research projects are not diverted to any other use;
d.Take steps necessary to encourage the development within the State of research projects on:
(1)the causes of cancer; and
(2)pain management and palliative care for persons diagnosed with cancer;
e.Compile a directory of all cancer research projects being conducted in the State; and
f.Provide the Governor and the Legislature with a report by January 30 of each year describing the status of the commission's activities and the results of its funded research efforts.
L.1983,c.6,s.5; amended 1984, c.237, s.2; 2000,c.63,s.2.