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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Tourist information bureaus established pursuant to this subchapter shall:
(1) Be open to the public at regular business hours and, during tourist seasons, shall be operated at such other hours as may be determined by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism;
(2) Be situated at or near federal interstate highway points of entry into this state and be located convenient to access by the motoring public;
(3) Be staffed by persons trained and informed concerning:
(A) The highways of this state;
(B) Sites of historical interest and importance;
(C) State parks and other public and private recreational facilities;
(D) Annual festivals, fairs, and other events of local, regional, or statewide importance of interest and appeal to tourists;
(E) The population of the state and the various counties and cities;
(F) The agricultural and industrial economy of the state;
(G) The natural and human resources that make the State of Arkansas attractive to industry and tourists; and
(H) Such other information and data concerning this state as may be deemed advisable by the department;
(4) Maintain files, reference books, and sources of information to answer questions and to furnish information to tourists;
(5)(A) Maintain facilities for the display of brochures, circulars, and other literature furnished the department by hotels, motels, restaurants, and other business establishments publicizing services for the accommodation and convenience of tourists.
(B) Provided, that the tourist information bureaus shall display the literature for the information and benefit of tourists without favoritism or prejudice to any business establishment; and
(6) Perform such other duties as determined by the department to be in furtherance of the purposes and intent of this subchapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-11-302. Bureau activities - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-15-natural-resources-and-economic-development/ar-code-sect-15-11-302/
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