New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 9YY-8

a. make and enter into contracts to purchase services and supplies and to hire consultants;

b. develop and submit a proposed budget;

c. accept gifts and charitable contributions;

d. apply for, receive and expend grants;

e. adopt regulations, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P. L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act;

f. establish charges for and collect payment from persons and entities for the provision of services, including the dissemination of health data;

g. receive and expend appropriations;

h. enter into a reimbursable work program with other State government agencies or private entities under which funds are transferred from the other agencies or entities to the department for the performance of activities pursuant to this act; and

i. provide such other services and perform such other functions as the department deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities under this act.