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(a) As used in this section 'Commissioner' means Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation.\n(b) The Commissioner is authorized and directed to establish a Water Sports Training Program to include instruction in boating, swimming, diving and sailing. The Program shall operate annually during July and August commencing with the year 1988. Persons who successfully complete the program shall be issued certificates of performance. The Commissioner is hereby authorized to contract out part or all of this program if in his judgment this will produce a feasible program of equal or higher standards.\n(c) The Commissioner may accept, for the benefit of the Water Sports Education and Training Program, any gifts, devises by bequest or contributions.\n(d) The Commissioner may promulgate rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.