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LR 1304
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §13090-F, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2003, c. 198, §10,
is further amended to read:

 
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 to achieve its purpose under section 13090-C.
The commission consists of 24 25 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;


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