[ Text of section effective until January 1, 2013. For text effective January 1, 2013, see below.]

  Section 6. The secretary may, subject to the approval of the commissioner of administration, apply for and accept on behalf of the commonwealth any funds, including grants, bequests, gifts or contributions, from any person. Such funds shall be deposited in a separate account with the state treasurer and received by him on behalf of the commonwealth. All such funds may, subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of administration, be expended by the secretary, in accordance with law.

Chapter 6A: Section 6. Funds

[ Text of section as amended by 2012, 165, Secs. 22 and 23 effective January 1, 2013. See 2012, 165, Sec. 137. For text effective until January 1, 2013, see above.]

  Section 6. The secretary may, subject to the approval of the secretary of administration and finance, apply for and accept on behalf of the commonwealth any funds, including grants, bequests, gifts or contributions, from any person. Such funds shall be deposited in a separate account with the state treasurer and received by him on behalf of the commonwealth. All such funds may be expended by the secretary under chapter 29 and any rules or regulations promulgated under that chapter.