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(a) The Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise shall have the power to enter into, with the consent of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism:
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(1) Contracts for the purchase, construction, lease, or other acquisition of real property to house the center and to acquire or construct necessary support facilities;
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(2) Contracts to purchase or lease personal property for use as exhibits or for use as research material; and
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(3) Professional service contracts with appropriate professionals to assist in the establishment of the center and the development and operation of the center’s programs and activities.
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(b) The center shall have the authority to accept gifts of real or personal property and money.
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(c)
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(1) The center shall have the authority to set fees related to the programs and services offered by the center, including, but not limited to, admission fees.
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(2)
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(A) Income generated by fees shall be cash funds of the center to be used solely for the support of the center.
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(B) Fee income shall be deposited in a bank account but shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
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(d) The center may request the assistance of other appropriate state agencies in establishing and operating the center and its programs.
