8.3(1)With the consent of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, the Minister may designate agents of the Crown with the objective of selling educational programs, services and materials.

8.3(2)Designated agents of the Crown may collect from buyers amounts for the sale of educational programs, services and materials.

8.3(3)Despite the Financial Administration Act, all or part of the amounts payable under this section may be collected, retained or distributed in accordance with the terms of an agreement between the Minister and an agent of the Crown referred to in subsection (1).

8.3(4)A diploma equivalent to a New Brunswick high school diploma may be granted to an individual who successfully completes, outside New Brunswick, a program of studies established by the Minister.