29 U.S.C. § 49c

Acceptance by States; creation of State agencies

In order to obtain the benefits of appropriations apportioned under section 49d of this title , a State shall, pursuant to State statute, accept the provisions of this chapter and, in accordance with such State statute, the Governor shall designate or authorize the creation of a State agency vested with all powers necessary to cooperate with the Secretary under this chapter.

( June 6, 1933, ch. 49, § 4 , 48 Stat. 114 ; Pub. L. 105–220, title III, § 303 , Aug. 7, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1081 .)