§ 63M-1-3304. Creation of office and appointment of director -- Purposes of office.

(1) There is created within the Governor's Office of Economic Development an Outdoor Recreation Office.

(2)

(a) The executive director shall appoint a director of the office.

(b) The director shall report to the executive director and may appoint staff.

(3) The purposes of the office are to:

(a) coordinate outdoor recreation policy, management, and promotion:

(i) among state and federal agencies and local government entities in the state; and

(ii) with the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office created in Section 63J-4-602, if public land is involved;

(b) promote economic development by:

(i) coordinating with outdoor recreation stakeholders;

(ii) improving recreational opportunities; and

(iii) recruiting outdoor recreation business;

(c) recommend to the governor and Legislature policies and initiatives to enhance recreational amenities and experiences in the state and help implement those policies and initiatives;

(d) develop data regarding the impacts of outdoor recreation in the state; and

(e) promote the health and social benefits of outdoor recreation, especially to young people.

Enacted by Chapter 25, 2013 General Session