REPEALED IN THE 2018 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2018-152 EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2018. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.

In view of the unique character and complexity of the duties and responsibilities imposed on the commission by this article, it is hereby specifically provided that the commission shall have, in addition to the power and authority enumerated in Section 41-9-782, the right, power and authority to:

(1) Develop and institute a program of promotion and advertising of the exhibits and facilities provided for by this article, said program of promotion and advertising to be conducted by the commission both within and without the state in such manner and to such extent as may be deemed economically advisable and appropriate by the commission;

(2) Purchase and acquire items of tangible personal property on a competitive bid basis in the manner prescribed by law for the purchase of such items by state trade schools, state junior colleges and state colleges and universities under the supervision and control of the State Board of Education, the city and county boards of education, the district boards of education of independent school districts, the county commissions and the governing bodies of the municipalities of the state and the governing boards of instrumentalities of counties and municipalities;

(3) Operate itself or, in its discretion enter into lease agreement with a person or agency of its choosing to operate, all concessions located in or on the grounds and facilities operated by the commission, any such lease agreement to be so designated as to provide maximum services and convenience to the patrons of the exhibit center and to provide reasonable revenue return to the commission.