California Government Code

§ 13995.151

GOV § 13995.151 Effective Aug 25, 2004Div. 3 · Title 2 · Part 4.7 · Ch. 1.5

Statute text

For the purpose of establishing and enhancing a statewide network of California Welcome Centers, the Office of Tourism shall perform the following functions and activities:

(a)Designate a statewide network of California Welcome Centers to be operated by one or more entities that include, but are not limited to, convention centers and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, local governments, state government, federal government, or private entities. The Office of Tourism may designate California Welcome Centers through the solicitation of offers to negotiate or proposals from interested entities. Only an entity that applies for designation as a California Welcome Center may be so designated by the Office of Tourism. Criteria for designation shall include, but not be limited to, accessibility, proximity to tourist attractions, size, appearance, and maintenance. The Office of Tourism may limit the number of designated California Welcome Centers within any geographic area of the state if necessary to prevent an excessive density of centers.

(b)Establish requirements for the operation of a designated California Welcome Center. These requirements shall be included in the written agreement with the operating entity and shall require, at a minimum, that the entity operate at hours convenient to visitors and display visitor information produced by government entities at no cost to those entities. The requirements may vary according to local conditions and needs. An agreement between the state and the operating entity pursuant to this section shall not be construed as an agreement for the provision of services to the state, or by the state. Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude a California Welcome Center from displaying visitor information produced by a tourism-related trade association or any other appropriate entity.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 296, Sec. 1. Effective August 25, 2004.