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.