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2. Administration. The Office of Tourism and Community
Development shall administer the components of the strategy
after development. Administration includes development of new
markets, creation of an image of the State to entice visitor
inquiries and provision of appropriate technical assistance and
response mechanisms. The Office of Tourism and Community
Development shall support staffing of the visitor information
centers and fulfill tourism information requests and shall work
in partnership with the tourism industry in the State in
administering the strategy.

 
Sec. 10. 5 MRSA §13090-F, as amended by PL 1999, c. 445, §1, is
further amended to read:

 
§13090-F. Maine Tourism Commission

 
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;


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