SECTION 34.1107. Procedures for Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Donations

(a) Donation agreement. The donor and the commissioner shall execute a donation agreement that includes the following information:

(1) a description of the donation, including a determination of the value;

(2) a statement by the donor attesting to its ownership rights in the property, including intellectual property ownership rights;

(3) the signature of the donor if the donor is an individual or its official representative if the donor is a business organization;

(4) the signature of the commissioner;

(5) any conditions restricting the use of the donation;

(6) the mailing address of the donor and principal place of business if the donor is a business entity;

(7) a statement identifying any official relationship between the donor and the department; and

(8) a statement advising the donor to seek legal and/or tax advice from its own legal counsel.

(b) Grants. All grant money and other assistance shall be received after a written grant acceptance has been executed by the grantor, the fire marshal, and the commissioner.

(c) Deposited funds. The department shall deposit monetary contributions from gifts, grants or donations given pursuant to Government Code §417.0051, Fire Prevention and Safety Education, in accordance with state law. The money contributed shall be used for purposes consistent with Government Code §417.0051.

Source Note: The provisions of this §34.1107 adopted to be effective September 11, 2005, 30 TexReg 5371