§1259. Cooperation and coordination with other agencies

The office shall:

(1) Cooperate with the office of state parks in all matters to promote and publicize the state parks system, its sites, and events connected with a park.

(2) Cooperate with the office of the state museum in all matters to promote and publicize the state museum complex, its sites, its collections and acquisitions, its exhibitions and seminars, and events connected with the Louisiana State Museum.

(3) Cooperate with the office of the state library in all matters to promote and publicize the state library and its services to the parish libraries, its collections, its seminars, and events connected with the State Library of Louisiana.

(4) Cooperate with the office of cultural development in all matters to promote and publicize its programs of archaeology, historic preservation, the arts, and folklife; seminars; and events connected with the archaeological, historical, cultural, artistic, folkloric, recreational, and scenic legacy of the state.

(5) Cooperate with the office of the secretary, and all boards, commissions, and councils of the department to promote and publicize appointments, activities, and events connected with the department.

(6) Cooperate with the Department of Transportation and Development in the administration of the collateral program of distribution of state highway maps and any other tourist-related materials.

(7) Cooperate with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to promote and publicize its programs of hunting and fishing; seasons open to the public; game and fish preserves and reserves; the scenic rivers system, their location, and regulations concerning the general public's use of any such river; and to assist in the distribution of any such tourist related materials, booklets, magazines, or pamphlets.

(8) Cooperate with the office of state police to acquaint state troopers with the informational needs of the tourist.

(9) Cooperate with the Department of Economic Development, through its secretary and its offices, to assist the department in its inducement program for industrial location and expansion by providing whatever information may be necessary to offer an accurate presentation of Louisiana's recreational and cultural resources and attractions, and to assist the Department of Economic Development in coordinating the relationship between government and industry to stimulate industry participation in tourism promotion and the development of tourism facilities, and to provide technical assistance through the Department of Economic Development to those persons interested in developing a tourist industry business in this state.

(10) Cooperate with the Department of Education to assist in promoting an awareness and pride of Louisiana history and culture for students throughout the education system.

(11) Assist any other state, regional, parochial, or municipal agency to promote and publicize activities and events connected to tourism of interest to the tourists and citizens of the state.

(12) Review and comment on the policies, programs, and proposals of other state agencies that may directly affect the state's tourism program and the achievement of the goals and objectives of the office and the commission.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 688, §4. Amended by Acts 1991, No. 490, §3, eff. July 15, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 938, §6; Acts 2006, No. 11, §6.