The provisions of this act shall not apply to the State Department of Transportation; provided, however, that the State Department of Transportation shall formulate and implement a relocation assistance program designed to minimize the hardships of persons and business concerns displaced as a result of the acquisition by said State Department of Transportation of any real property for a public use. For the purpose of formulating the relocation assistance program of the State Department of Transportation, the Commissioner of Transportation shall consult with the commissioner in order that said relocation assistance program will be in general conformity with any rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to section 5 of this act.

L.1967, c. 79, s. 9, eff. May 31, 1967.