(a) The department and the authority may enter into contracts and other agreements in connection with the operation of the fund, including but not limited to agreements appointing the department as the agent of the authority for administration of the fund and the lending program authorized hereby.(b) The department shall promulgate regulations to implement and administer the provisions of this article and Sections 40-18-376.1 and 40-18-376.2 and to administer the fund in accordance with applicable law.
