9. The Governor may also accept applications from political subdivisions and qualifying nonprofit organizations made on behalf of hospitals, volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squads, or other local entities serving a public purpose for grants of money to implement emergency medical service programs. A political subdivision or qualifying nonprofit organization shall submit all such applications to the Governor.

L.1987,c.284,s.9; amended 2007, c.84, s.5.