§ 21-c. Power of commissioner to enter into agreements relating to
certain federal acts. The commissioner is hereby authorized and
empowered to take such steps, not inconsistent with law, as may be
necessary or desirable for the purpose of procuring for the people of
this state all of the benefits and assistance, financial or otherwise in
connection with or provided or to be provided for by or pursuant to, the
federal farm labor contractor registration act of nineteen hundred
sixty-three, the federal economic opportunity act of nineteen hundred
sixty-four, as amended, the federal fair labor standards act of nineteen
hundred thirty-eight, as amended, and the occupational safety provisions
of any federal act. The commissioner may enter into agreements with
appropriate agencies of the United States, and with any political
subdivision of the state, as may be necessary or required to receive
such benefits and assistance. The commissioner is further authorized to
receive and disburse such funds from the United States or any agency
thereof, or from any political subdivision of the state, in accordance
with the terms of any such agreement. The commissioner shall cooperate
with other departments, divisions, agencies, and political subdivisions
of the state in connection with any such agreement.