§ 16-6-802 — Construction of new public buildings; state funds

(a) The original construction of any new building shall
include works of art for public display, which shall be included
by the agency in determining total construction costs of the
building at an amount equal to one percent (1%) of total costs
but not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) on
any one (1) project. Any new construction project for which the
total cost is less than one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) is exempt from this subsection.
(b) Prior to transferring or authorizing the expenditure
of any state funds for the original construction of any new
building, the state auditor shall transfer to the state
treasurer an amount equal to the amount specified under
subsection (a) of this section for works of art. Upon receipt,
the state treasurer shall deposit the amount transferred into a
separate account, together with any grants, gifts or other funds
received or appropriated by the state for the sole purpose of
acquiring works of art for placement in buildings. Amounts
deposited within the separate account shall be expended by the
department for the acquisition of works of art by purchase,
lease, commission or otherwise, the maintenance of works of art
placed in buildings pursuant to this article and for the
administration of this article.