TITLE 17. EDUCATION

CHAPTER 5. STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

PART III. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

17:1812      Small business development and management institute; Northwestern State University at Natchitoches; authority to operate

  A. Northwestern State University at Natchitoches is hereby authorized to establish and operate a small business development and management institute which may aid and assist small businesses in solving problems inherent in such enterprises. The establishment and operation of the institute shall be subject to the constitutional authority of the Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities.

  B. Northwestern University at Natchitoches is further authorized to utilize all of its colleges or departments in operating the institute and providing needed services.

  C. The administration of Northwestern State University at Natchitoches shall develop criteria to be used in determining what businesses are small businesses for purposes of qualification for aid and services.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 143, Sec. 1.