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04 / 16 / 2003 13 : 17 5617705017 NATHAN MCCOLLUM PAGE 19 <br /> pre- existing intellectual property which is so disclosed . Failure to disclose will indicate that no such <br /> property exists . The Department shall then , under Paragraph (b ) , have the right to all patents and <br /> copyrights which occur during performance of the Agreement . <br /> (20) LEGAL AUTHORIZATION . <br /> The Recipient certifies with respect to this Agreement that it possesses the legal authority <br /> to receive the funds to be provided under this Agreement and that , if applicable , its governing body has <br /> authorized , by resolution or otherwise , the execution and acceptance of this Agreement with all covenants <br /> and assurances contained herein . The Recipient also certifies that the undersigned possesses the <br /> authority to legally execute and bind Recipient to the terms of this Agreement . <br /> (21 ) ASSURANCES . <br /> The Recipient shall comply with any Statement of Assurances incorporated as <br /> Attachment J . <br /> (22 ) VENDOR PAYMENTS . <br /> Pursuant to Section 215 .422 , Fla , Stat. , the Department shall issue payments to vendors <br /> within 40 days after receipt of an acceptable invoice and receipt , inspection , and acceptance of goods <br /> and/or services provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement , f=ailure to issue <br /> the warrant within 40 days shall result in the Department paying interest at a rate as established pursuant <br /> to Section 55 .03 ( 1 ) Fla . Stat. The interest penalty shall be paid within 15 days after issuing the warrant . <br /> Vendors experiencing problems obtaining timely payment( s ) from a state agency may <br /> receive assistance by contacting the Vendor- Ombudsman at ( 850 ) 488-2924 or by calling the State <br /> Comptroller's Hotline at 1 - 800-848 - 3792 . <br /> 18 <br />