§ 3100. Human blood and its derivatives; collection, processing,
storage and distribution; general powers of commissioner. 1. The
commissioner is hereby authorized:

(a) to establish, equip, maintain and conduct a suitable program to
collect, process, store and distribute human blood, and the various
human blood derivatives including special therapeutic and diagnostic
serums, which are deemed of value in the treatment of sick and injured
persons, and the prevention of certain diseases;

(b) to carry out such educational and research activities as he may
deem necessary in connection with said program; and

(c) to establish necessary rules and regulations to effect the purpose
of this article.

2. The commissioner may conduct such program solely as a state
activity, or in cooperation with such institutions, hospitals or
municipal corporations as he may select, on such terms as may be agreed
upon.