26-23-9 - Authority of department as to functions transferred from other agencies.
26-23-9. Authority of department as to functions transferred from other agencies.
(1) If functions transferred from other agencies are vested by this code in the department,the department shall be the successor in every way, with respect to such functions, except asotherwise provided by this code. Every act done in the exercise of such functions by thedepartment shall have the same force and effect as if done by the agency in which the functionswere previously vested.
(2) Whenever any such agency is referred to or designated by law, contract, or otherdocument, the reference or designation shall apply to the department.
Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session