CHAPTER 33

H.P. 493 - L.D. 673

An Act To Require Agricultural Representation on the Maine

Tourism Commission

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