Section 12-O:14 – New Hampshire Tourism Policy.
12-O:14 New Hampshire Tourism Policy. – It is the intent of the general court that all agencies and departments of state government and, specifically, the director of travel and tourism development, under the supervision of the commissioner of business and economic affairs, shall implement their statutory responsibilities in a manner consistent with promoting and […]
Section 12-O:15 – Director of Travel and Tourism Development; Duties.
12-O:15 Director of Travel and Tourism Development; Duties. – The director of travel and tourism development, under the supervision of the commissioner of business and economic affairs and consistent with the New Hampshire tourism policy under RSA 12-O:14, shall: I. Promote New Hampshire as a domestic and international travel destination in order to increase […]
Section 12-O:16 – Travel and Tourism Development Fund.
12-O:16 Travel and Tourism Development Fund. – I. There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the travel and tourism development fund. Any appropriations received shall be deposited in the fund. Moneys in the fund and any interest earned on the fund shall be used […]
Section 12-O:17 – Joint Promotional Program.
12-O:17 Joint Promotional Program. – A joint promotional advertising program is hereby established to carry out the duties of the department of business and economic affairs as set forth in RSA 12-O:4 to publicize the advantages of the state of New Hampshire for tourism and to encourage continuous partnership with private industry in this […]
Section 12-O:18 – Rest Areas and Welcome Centers.
12-O:18 Rest Areas and Welcome Centers. – I. The department of business and economic affairs shall be responsible for the staffing of all operational rest areas and welcome centers owned by the department of transportation. There is established in the department a bureau of visitor service within the office of the commissioner to administer […]
Section 12-O:19 – Package Plan Program; Recreational Facilities.
12-O:19 Package Plan Program; Recreational Facilities. – I. As used in this section the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (a) " Voluntary corporation ," a corporation organized under RSA 292, dedicated by its articles of agreement and bylaws to serve and promote the recreational interests of the state of New […]
Section 12-O:20 – Director of Economic Development; Duties.
12-O:20 Director of Economic Development; Duties. – The director of economic development, under the supervision of the commissioner of business and economic affairs shall: I. Establish and maintain a database on matters related to the economy of the state and its economic development. II. Plan, develop, and administer programs to assist in the maintenance […]
Section 12-O:21 – New Hampshire Economic Development Fund.
12-O:21 New Hampshire Economic Development Fund. – I. There is hereby established the New Hampshire economic development fund which shall be administered by the commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs. Said fund shall be for the purpose of providing funds for grants, loans and other economic development initiatives which shall be […]
Section 12-O:22 – New Hampshire Canadian Trade Council.
12-O:22 New Hampshire Canadian Trade Council. – The commissioner of business and economic affairs and the secretary of state shall have the authority to establish a New Hampshire trade council to meet with one or more trade councils established by the Canadian provinces, either separately or collectively. The members of the council shall include […]
Section 12-O:13 – Travel and Tourism Revolving Fund; Transfer; Functions.
12-O:13 Travel and Tourism Revolving Fund; Transfer; Functions. – I. The travel and tourism revolving fund in the former department of resources and economic development is hereby transferred to the department of business and economic affairs. The fund is hereby established as a nonlapsing revolving fund. The revolving fund shall be used for, but […]