1997 Minnesota Statutes

     116J.615 Office of tourism. 

    Subdivision 1.    Duties of director.  The director of 
 tourism shall:  

    (1) publish, disseminate, and distribute informational and 
 promotional literature; 

    (2) promote and encourage the expansion and development of 
 international tourism marketing; 

    (3) advertise and disseminate information about travel 
 opportunities in the state of Minnesota; 

    (4) aid various local communities to improve their tourism 
 marketing programs; 

    (5) coordinate and implement a comprehensive state tourism 
 marketing program that takes into consideration all public and 
 private businesses and attractions; 

    (6) conduct market research and analysis to improve 
 marketing techniques in the area of tourism; 

    (7) investigate and study conditions affecting Minnesota's 
 tourism industry, collect and disseminate information, and 
 engage in technical studies, scientific investigations, and 
 statistical research and educational activities necessary or 
 useful for the proper execution of the powers and duties of the 
 director in promoting and developing Minnesota's tourism 
 industry, both within and outside the state; 

    (8) apply for, accept, receive, and expend any funds for 
 the promotion of tourism in Minnesota.  All money received by 
 the director under this subdivision shall be deposited in the 
 state treasury and is appropriated to the director for the 
 purposes for which the money has been received.  The director 
 may enter into interagency agreements and may agree to share net 
 revenues with the contributing agencies.  The money does not 
 cancel and is available until expended; and 

    (9) plan and conduct information and publicity programs to 
 attract tourists, visitors, and other interested persons from 
 outside the state to this state; encourage and coordinate 
 efforts of other public and private organizations or groups of 
 citizens to publicize facilities and attractions in this state; 
 and work with representatives of the hospitality and tourism 
 industry to carry out its programs. 

    Subd. 2. Repealed, 1993 c 163 art 1 s 35 

    Subd. 3. Repealed, 1991 c 238 art 1 s 26 

    HIST: 1983 c 289 s 57; 1988 c 686 art 1 s 63; 1997 c 200 art 1 
 s 54