Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,

DEPARTMENT OF

Office of Tourism 0577

Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for publicity, signs, kiosks, brochures and other materials and services associated with promoting Franco-American heritage.

General Fund 2003-04 2004-05

All Other $200,000 $200,000

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General Fund Total $200,000 $200,000

Kennebec-Chaudiere Heritage Commission

Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for publicity, signs, kiosks, brochures and other materials and services associated with promoting the Kennebec-Chaudiere International Corridor.

General Fund 2003-04 2004-05

All Other $300,000 $300,000

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General Fund Total $300,000 $300,000

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,

DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2003-04 2004-05

GENERAL FUND $500,000 $500,000

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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $500,000 $500,000

I.

SUMMARY

This bill provides ongoing funds for publicity, signs, kiosks, brochures and other materials and services associated with promoting Franco-American heritage and the Kennebec- Chaudiere International Corridor.