In order to accomplish the purposes of the New Mexico Sheep and Goat Act, the council is empowered to:
A. receive any funds that may be returned to the New Mexico sheep and haired goat industry as its share of assessments collected by a national sheep promotion research and information board or any similar entity;
B. accept grants, donations, contributions or gifts from any source for expenditure for any purpose consistent with the powers and duties conferred on the council; and
C. receive any other funds that may be authorized by law.