Section 90 Victim Compensation Program Transfer 12
Said chapter 258C of the General Laws is hereby further amended by striking out section 4 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 4. (a) The agency shall administer the provisions of this chapter. The director may appoint and remove such investigative, legal, clerical or other staff as the work of the agency requires.
(b) The director may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 30A as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(c) The director may apply for and receive sums which may be transmitted to the victim compensation fund maintained by the treasurer and for any other such funds as may become available to administer the requirements of this chapter.
Summary
This section, together with related sections, transfers the Victim Compensation program from the Attorney General's Office to the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance.