(a) Authorization; use of proceeds for research and educational
work
The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
furtherance of the mission of the National Zoological Park to
provide for the advancement of science and instruction and
recreation of the people, is authorized to negotiate agreements
granting concessions at the National Zoological Park to nonprofit
scientific, educational, or historic organizations. The net
proceeds of such organizations gained from such concessions granted
under this subsection shall be used exclusively for research and
educational work for the benefit of the National Zoological Park.
(b) Voluntary services
The Smithsonian Institution is authorized to accept the voluntary
services of such organizations, and the voluntary services of
individuals, for the benefit of the National Zoological Park.