Section 52:9U-5 - Duties of commission.

NJ Rev Stat § 52:9U-5 (2019) (N/A)
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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.