§ 263. Department authorized to study obesity - report. 1. The
department is authorized to sample and collect data on individual cases
where obesity is being actively treated and to analyze such data in
order to evaluate the impact of treating obesity. Such data collection
and analysis shall include the following:

a. The effectiveness of existing methods for treating or preventing
obesity;

b. The effectiveness of alternate methods for treating or preventing
obesity;

c. The fiscal impact of treating or preventing obesity;

d. The compliance and cooperation of patients with various methods of
treating or preventing obesity; or

e. The reduction in serious medical problems associated with diabetes
that results from treating or preventing obesity.

2. The department is authorized to fund the research authorized in
subdivision one of this section from gifts, grants, and donations from
individuals, private organizations, foundations, or any governmental
unit; except that no gift, grant, or donation may be accepted by the
department if it is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with
this title or any other laws of this state. The department shall have
the power to direct the disposition of any such gift, grant, or donation
for the purposes of this title.

3. After completion of the research authorized in subdivision one of
this section, the department shall submit a report and supporting
materials to the governor and the legislature by June first of the
following year.