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.