The purpose of the Tourism Department Act is to create a cabinet-level department in order to:
A. provide a coordinated statewide perspective with regard to tourism activities;
B. provide a data base for local and regional tourism groups and serve as a comprehensive source of information and assistance to tourism-related businesses wishing to locate, expand or do business in New Mexico; and
C. monitor the progress of state-supported tourism activities and prepare annual reports of such activities, their status and their impact.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 4.
Emergency clauses. — Laws 1991, ch. 21, § 47 contained an emergency clause and was approved March 27, 1991.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 15A - Tourism Department
Section 9-15A-1 - Short title.
Section 9-15A-2 - Definitions.
Section 9-15A-3 - Department established.
Section 9-15A-5 - Secretary of tourism; appointment.
Section 9-15A-6 - Secretary; duties and general powers.
Section 9-15A-7 - Secretary; additional duties.
Section 9-15A-7.1 - Secretary; additional duties; promotion of Indian arts, crafts and culture.
Section 9-15A-9 - Commission; powers and duties.