On the behalf of the state, the commissioner may accept any gift, grant, bequest, or devise made for the purposes of this chapter and chapter 197. The commissioner must administer the funds as directed by the donor. All funds must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the veterans affairs endowment, bequest, and devises fund. The balance of the fund is annually appropriated to the commissioner of veterans affairs to accomplish the purposes of this chapter and chapter 197. Funds received by the commissioner under this section in excess of current needs must be invested by the State Board of Investment in accordance with section 11A.24. Disbursements from this fund must be in the manner provided for the issuance of other state payments. The commissioner may refuse to accept any gift, grant, bequest, or devise if acceptance would not be in the best interest of the state or Minnesota's veterans.
1983 c 147 s 1; 2000 c 390 s 2; 1Sp2019 c 10 art 3 s 40
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs
Section 196.02 — Commissioner Of Veterans Affairs.
Section 196.021 — Deputy Commissioners; Duties.
Section 196.03 — Officers And Employees.
Section 196.05 — Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 196.052 — Gift Acceptance And Investment.
Section 196.053 — Acceptance Of Federal Funds.
Section 196.054 — Use Of Facilities Or Services By Outside Agencies.
Section 196.06 — Annual Report.
Section 196.07 — Technical Staff.
Section 196.08 — Files And Records Confidential.
Section 196.081 — Veterans Stable Housing Initiative; Data.
Section 196.18 — Uncompensated And Voluntary Services; Expenses.
Section 196.19 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Act; Citation.
Section 196.22 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 196.23 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Section.
Section 196.24 — Duties Of Commissioner Of Health.
Section 196.25 — Confidentiality.
Section 196.26 — Class Action Representation By Attorney General.