To promote tourism of the state, the director may expend money appropriated by the legislature for these purposes in the same manner as private persons, firms, corporations, and associations make expenditures for these purposes. Policies on promotional expenses must be approved by the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council and the commissioner of administration. A policy for expenditures on food, lodging, and travel must be approved by the commissioner of management and budget. No money may be expended for the appearance in radio or television broadcasts by an elected public official.
2004 c 171 s 11; 2008 c 204 s 42; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 116R - 116W — Business Development
Chapter 116U — Explore Minnesota Tourism
Section 116U.05 — Explore Minnesota Tourism.
Section 116U.10 — Definitions.
Section 116U.20 — Organization.
Section 116U.25 — Explore Minnesota Tourism Council.
Section 116U.26 — Film Production Jobs Program.
Section 116U.27 — Film Production Credit.
Section 116U.30 — Duties Of Director.
Section 116U.35 — Promotional Expenses.
Section 116U.40 — Specific Agreements Prohibited.
Section 116U.45 — Sale Of Publications And Promotional Materials; Fees; Advertising.