12-O:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Commissioner " means the commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs. II. " Department " means the department of business and economic affairs. Source. 2017, 156:40, eff. July 1, 2017.
12-O:10 Salaries. – The annual salaries of the commissioner of business and economic affairs, and of the directors of the divisions, shall be as provided in RSA 94. Source. 2017, 156:40, eff. July 1, 2017.
12-O:11 Division of Travel and Tourism Development; Transfer of Functions, Powers, and Duties. – All of the functions, powers, duties, personnel, records, and property of the division of travel and tourism development of the former department of resources and economic development are hereby transferred to the division of travel and tourism development of the […]
12-O:11-a Repealed by 2021, 91:67, eff. July 1, 2021. –
[RSA 12-O:11-b suspended by 2021, 91:69 for the biennium ending June 30, 2023.] 12-O:11-b Division of Travel and Tourism Budget; Meals and Rooms Tax Revenue. – The budget of the division of travel and tourism, including the travel and tourism development fund established by RSA 12-O:16, shall be funded at an amount no less […]
12-O:12 Division of Economic Development; Transfer of Functions, Powers, and Duties. – All of the functions, powers, duties, personnel, records, and property of the division of economic development are hereby transferred from the former department of resources and economic development to the division of economic development of the department of business and economic affairs. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
12-O:2 Establishment; Purpose. – I. There shall be a department of business and economic affairs under the executive direction of a commissioner of business and economic affairs, consisting of a division of economic development which shall include but not be limited to a bureau of workforce development, and a division of travel and tourism […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
12-O:23 Northern County Area Industrial Agent. – A special position shall be provided, in the division of economic development of the department of business and economic affairs, to be known as area industrial agent for the counties of Coos, Grafton, and Carroll. The commissioner shall, subject to the personnel laws of the state, employ […]
12-O:23-a Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development Established. – I. There is established in the department the office of outdoor recreation industry development. The office shall be under the supervision of a classified director of the office of outdoor recreation industry development, who shall serve under the supervision of the commissioner. The director shall […]
12-O:24 Economic Development Strategy and Plan. – The division of economic development, with input and assistance from the council of partner agencies established under RSA 12-O:7 and other public and private organizations with whom it chooses to work, shall develop a rolling 10-year economic development strategy and operating plan. Source. 2017, 156:40, eff. July […]