Any local governmental unit desiring to establish a recreation project for the elderly may apply to the director for approval of the project. The application shall be in accordance with the regulations of the director, shall be in writing, and shall specify the nature of the project in such detail as may be required by the director.

No application for approval of plans for a recreation project for the elderly shall be considered which has not been first approved by the governing body of the local governmental unit making application.

The director may recommend to the commissioner the approval or disapproval of the proposed project, or may recommend to the applicant such modifications as may be desirable, and if his modifications are consented to by the applicant, recommend the approval of the same with such modifications to the commissioner.

The approval of any proposed project by the commissioner shall authorize the local governmental unit to receive State aid for such project, as hereinafter set forth; provided, however, any such approval may subsequently be withdrawn or changes may be required with respect to any such previously approved project.

L.1968, c. 92, s. 6, eff. June 21, 1968.