Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13090-F, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 268, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

1.__Maine Tourism Commission.__The Maine Tourism Commission, established by section 12004-I, subsection 87 and referred to in this section as the "commission," shall assist and advise the Office of Tourism and Community Development to achieve its purpose under section 13090-C.__The commission consists of 24 voting members appointed by the Governor as follows:

A.__Three members representing the outdoor sporting interests of the State, including:

(1)__One member representing a statewide organization of hunters, anglers and trappers;

(2)__One member representing the interests of large landowners; and

(3)__One member representing a statewide organization of licensed Maine guides;

B.__Eight public members who represent their respective regions and have experience in the field or have demonstrated concern for the travel industry; and

C.__Thirteen members of major tourism trade associations, including:

(1)__At least one member representing a statewide organization of hotels, motels and inns;

(2)__At least one member representing a statewide organization of restaurants;

(3)__At least one member representing a statewide organization of campground owners;

(4)__At least one member representing the retail sector in the State;

(5)__At least one member representing the motorcoach industry;

(6)__At least one member representing the air transportation industry; and

(7)__At least one member representing arts and cultural organizations.