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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 1 - Public Access › Section III-109 - Building Use Agreement and Charges for Events [Formerly section 103]

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A. Event Rental
				Fees and Costs. The written event agreement will designate the authorized
				museum space and time for the approved use and shall specify applicable costs
				and fees. The event fees include:
1. a base
				service charge, which is established based on the agency's cost of standard
				security, custodial, utilities, and administrative support required to service
				previous functions of a similar size and type;
2. a donation, which is a gift to a
				designated fund in the Louisiana Museum Foundation or another OSM-designated
				nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to support the mission of the
				OSM, which fund is designated for OSM use for endowment, education, exhibits,
				acquisition, publications, conservation and building function support
				purposes;
3. additional charges
				based on the nature of the requested use and/or additional requirements as
				agreed upon. Such additional charges will be included in the written event
				agreement and may relate to fees and/or required donations;
4. additional charges for use that requires
				the closing of any portion of the museum prior to its normal closing time in
				the amount of $250 per hour plus applicable fees and donation for the period
				closed during public hours;
5.
				additional charges imposed if, after the completion of the event, actual use
				exceeded the authorized use; e.g., the actual number of persons in attendance
				exceeded the planned number or the time and space used were greater than
				planned;
6. additional charges
				imposed if, after the completion of the event, there are any repairs necessary
				to the museum building, grounds, collections, property, or exhibitions that are
				the result of the use;
7.
				additional charges will be in addition to all other charges and fees and will
				be payable by the host to the OSM immediately upon notification.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 1 - Public Access › Section III-111 - Building Use Fee Schedule for Events [Formerly section 103]

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A. Base Service Charge Fees-All Buildings
1. Business meetings and lectures
a. In New Orleans and Baton Rouge, maximum
				200 persons.
Guests
First Hour
Each Additional Hour
1-100
$500
$150
101-200
$750
$200
b. In
				Natchitoches, Patterson and Thibodaux, maximum 200 persons.
Guests
First Hour
Each Additional Hour
1-100
$200
$100
101-200
$250
$150
c. An
				additional cleaning and repair fee of $200 during public hours and $300 during
				non-public hours will be charged for costs involved in preparation and
				post-function requirements.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 3 - Accessions, Deaccessions and Loan Policy › Section III-301 - Accessions Procedures (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  9:2341-2347.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 3 - Accessions, Deaccessions and Loan Policy › Section III-303 - Deaccession of Museum Collection Items (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  25:345 and R.S.
				  9:2341-2347.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 3 - Accessions, Deaccessions and Loan Policy › Section III-305 - Loan Policy (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  36:201.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 5 - Small Museum Matching Grant Program in the State Museum › Section III-501 - Policy for Administration of the Program

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A. A small museum matching grant program was
				established within the Louisiana State Museum by Section 15 of Act 19, the
				General Appropriations Act of 1998, Regular Session.
B. This program is limited annually to only
				those funds appropriated by the legislature within the state museum budget
				which are specifically included for this grant program and are so designated
				for that purpose.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  25:342.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 5 - Small Museum Matching Grant Program in the State Museum › Section III-503 - Eligibility Requirements

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A. Small
				museums throughout the state of Louisiana may apply for a grant based on a
				one-to-one match in accordance with the guidelines below.
1. Eligibility is restricted to museums with
				documented total annual operating budgets of less than $100,000 from all
				sources of income.
2. Eligible
				museums must be open to the public a minimum of 20 hours per week, have a
				permanent staff operating the museum, and have collections and/or offer
				exhibitions that pertain to Louisiana culture, heritage and history.
3. Grants will be limited to not more than
				$40,000 per museum per year.
4.
				Each recipient must match the grant from the state on a one-to-one basis,
				although documented and measurable in-kind services may be substituted for
				cash.
5. Such grants may not be
				used for operating support but are limited to care of collections, educational
				programs, or exhibits.
6. No museum
				may be eligible for an additional grant until all reporting/accounting and
				other requirements for a previous state grant have been successfully completed
				and submitted.
7. Only one grant
				per parish may be awarded annually through this program.
8. State-operated museums are not eligible
				for this program.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part III - Office of State Museums › Chapter 5 - Small Museum Matching Grant Program in the State Museum › Section III-505 - General Guidelines

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A. The
				program year will be the state's fiscal year for the purposes of appropriations
				by the legislature for the program.
B. Small museums receiving grants will have
				one year from the date of the award to complete their program and submit a
				final report.
C. Grant recipients
				must comply with all state laws, rules and requirements for expenditure of
				state-provided funds.
D. The
				initial application will fully describe the program, its objectives,
				performance indicators to measure the success of the program, and a complete
				breakdown of the funds required, how they are to be used, and the one-to-one
				match in cash or in-kind services. The application must show how the program
				relates to care of collections, educational programs, and/or exhibitions, and
				explain the benefits to the people of Louisiana.
E. Each grant recipient will submit quarterly
				reports which outline their compliance with the program as submitted and to
				applicable state laws, rules and requirements regarding accountability of state
				funds.
F. Each program must be
				completed within one year of the date of the grant award. A final report will
				be submitted to the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of
				Management and Finance, citing program success as measured against the initial
				performance indicator projections. A copy of all reports must be provided to
				the state museum.
G. Museums
				failing to comply with these grant guidelines will be ineligible for additional
				grants.
H. The State Museum
				Statewide Curator will visit with and assist each grant recipient during their
				grant cycle.
I. The Department of
				Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of Management and Finance shall have
				oversight responsibility to ensure fiscal reliability and that all guidelines
				and state requirements are met.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  25:342.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-101 - Purpose

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A. The Act 455
				Matching Funds Program is designed to support and enhance the advertising and
				promotional endeavors of the Louisiana Tourism Industry.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  51:1252-1276.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-103 - Eligibility

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A. Organization Eligibility. Any organization that is legally domiciled in Louisiana and qualifies because:
1. it is a nonprofit organization in possession of a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) declaring the organization exempt from federal income tax under Section  501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicant organizations are required to submit a copy of their IRS determination letter with their application if not filed with the Office of Tourism since July 1, 1985;
2. it is an agency of local, parish or state government, such as municipal governmental units and parish police juries;
3. it is an applicant that can show proof of having matching funds dedicated. Such documentation shall be attached to the application.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-105 - Matching Requirements

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A. All
				grants are to be matched on a dollar-for-dollar cash basis. No in-kind services
				may be used for matching purposes.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  51:1252-1276.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-107 - Evaluation Criteria

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A. All
				applications submitted under this program will be evaluated by the criteria
				listed here:
1. extent to which the project
				meets the objectives and strategies of the master plan developed by the
				Louisiana Office of Tourism;
2.
				extent to which there is a defined tourism development;
3. degree of outreach to expand public
				awareness and involvement in tourism;
4. the degree of planning reflecting
				broad-based participation by the members of the organization and the community
				in the development and design of the proposed project as evidenced in the
				application;
5. the extent to which
				the project is designed to attract visitors to the area or
				attraction;
6. potential benefits
				to the Louisiana tourism industry;
7. potential benefits to the applicant
				organization;
8. clarity of what is
				to be accomplished;
9.
				effectiveness of proposed plan for implementing project;
10. means of evaluating effectiveness in
				terms of stated objectives;
11.
				extent to which there is a defined need for financial support;
12. appropriateness of proposed
				budget;
13. ability of applicant
				organization to administer potential grant based on quality and completeness of
				application;
14. past record of
				administrative cooperation and compliance with requirements and guidelines of
				the Act 455 Matching Funds Program;
15. the degree to which the project combines
				attractions, regions, and organizations;
16. the extent to which unique marketing
				approaches are applied.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-109 - How to Apply

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A. Applications
				(original plus six copies), together with a copy of the IRS determination
				letter and document showing proof of matching funds must be submitted to:
1. Economic Development Districts (EDD's) in
				which the project is located; or
2.
				Office of Tourism (Box 94291, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9291, Attention: Act 455
				Program) if the project overlaps EDD boundaries (i.e., statewide organizations
				or regional groups crossing EDD boundaries, commonly referred to as
				"non-EDD's").
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-111 - Application Deadline

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A. All
				applications submitted under this program must be received by the close of
				business of February 15 of each year. Should February 15 fall on a weekend or
				legal holiday, applications must be received by the close of business on the
				following workday. Late applications will be ineligible and returned to the
				applicant.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  51:1252-1276.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-113 - Grant Award Notification

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A.
				Notification of grant awards will be made no later than July 15 of each year.
				Grants will take effect upon receipt of the fully executed grant agreement by
				the Office of Tourism.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  51:1252-1276.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-115 - Payment Process

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A. Grants will
				be reimbursed on a 50 percent basis in accordance with the payment procedure
				outlined in the grant agreement.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  51:1252-1276.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-117 - Reporting Requirements

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A. During
				the duration of grant projects, grant recipients must submit quarterly progress
				reports to the Office of Tourism on October 1, January 1, and April 1 of the
				fiscal year. One final report must be submitted to the Office of Tourism no
				later than 30 days after the project is completed.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  51:1252-1276.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 1 - Guidelines for Act 455 Matching Funds Program › Section V-119 - Review Process

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A. Applications
				for financial assistance under the Act 455 Matching Funds Program go through an
				extensive review process. Applications are submitted to either the economic
				development district (EDD) office in which the proposed project will take
				place, or directly to the Office of Tourism if the project will overlap EDD
				boundaries. Applications received by EDD's are reviewed by the EDD's before
				they are forwarded to the Office of Tourism. All applications are screened for
				eligibility by the Office of Tourism. Eligible applications are then reviewed
				by the Act 455 Matching Funds Committee of the Louisiana Tourism Development
				Commission. The Act 455 Matching Funds Committee may entertain oral
				presentations by EDD's and non-EDD applicants as part of their review process.
				Upon completion of their review, the Act 455 Matching Funds Committee submits
				its funding recommendations to the Louisiana Tourism Development Commission.
				The full commission then convenes in one of its full public meetings to review
				and make recommendations to the secretary of the Department of Culture,
				Recreation and Tourism on the administration and award of Act 455 matching
				funds in accordance with Act 688 of 1983 [R.S.51:1257(B)(1)].
				All applicants are then notified in writing of the final grant
				awards.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  51:1252-1276.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-301 - Purpose

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A. By provision of
				Act 936, the Louisiana Litter Control and Recycling Commission has been
				delegated authority to conduct a permanent and continuous program to control
				and remove litter from the state to the maximum extent possible. The purpose of
				these rules is to provide minimum standards for litter receptacles throughout
				the state, pursuant to the authority set forth in R.S. 25:1110 et seq., as
				amended by Act 936 of the 1987 regular session.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  25:1110.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-303 - Definitions

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A. The following
				words and phrases as used herein have the following meanings unless context
				clearly dictates otherwise.
Anti-Litter Symbol
- the standard symbol
				  adopted by this commission.
Department
- the Louisiana State Department
				  of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Litter
- waste materials including, but not
				  limited to, disposable packages or containers susceptible to being dropped,
				  deposited, discarded, or otherwise disposed of upon any property in the state,
				  but not including wastes of primary processes of manufacturing, farming,
				  sawmilling, logging, mining, etc.
Litter Receptacle
- a container of not less
				  than 15 gallons constructed, appropriately marked, and placed for use as a
				  temporary depository for litter. Any containers, commonly referred to as
				  "dumpsters," and any garbage receptacle for deposit of litter for single or
				  multi-family residences may be used and shall in no way be governed by these
				  rules.
Person
-any industry, public or private
				  corporation, partnership, association, firm, individual, or other entity
				  whatsoever.
Public Place
- any area that is used or held
				  out for the use of the public whether owned and operated by public or private
				  interests, but not including indoor areas. Any indoor area shall be construed
				  to mean any enclosed area covered with a roof and protected from moisture and
				  wind.
The Commission
- the Louisiana Litter Control
				  and Recycling Commission.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  25:1110.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-305 - Responsibility to Procure and Place Litter Receptacles

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A. It shall be the responsibility of any
				person owning or operating any establishment or public place in which litter
				receptacles are required by these rules and regulations to procure, place and
				maintain such receptacles at their own expense on the premises in accordance
				with the provisions of these rules and regulations.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  25:1110.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-309 - Minimum Standards

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A. Litter
				receptacles procured and placed in public places as required by these rules and
				regulations shall meet the following minimum standards.
1. General Specifications
a. The body of each litter receptacle shall
				be constructed of a minimum of 24-gauge galvanized metal or other material of
				equivalent strength, that will withstand normal wear and tear, reasonably
				resist corrosion and acts of vandalism.
b. Receptacles should be constructed,
				covered, or used in such a manner as to prevent, or preclude, the blowing of
				litter from the receptacle.
c.
				Openings in covered litter receptacles shall be readily identifiable and
				readily accessible for the deposit of litter.
d. Construction and general configuration of
				litter receptacles shall be in conformance with all pertinent laws, ordinances,
				resolutions or regulations pertaining to fire, safety, public health or
				welfare.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-311 - Antilitter Symbol

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A. The official
				state anti-litter symbol shall be the symbol depicted in these rules conforming
				to that same symbol in present use on Adopt-a-Road highway litter watch signs
				erected on Louisiana highways. A limited number of these decals will be
				available from the Louisiana Litter Control and Recycling Commission. After
				that number is depleted decals may be purchased from any on a list of suppliers
				available from the office of the commission.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  25:1110.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-313 - Prohibited Acts

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A. No person
				shall damage, deface, abuse or misuse any litter receptacle not owned by him so
				as to interfere with its proper function or to deface from its proper
				appearance.
B. No person shall
				deposit leaves, clippings, prunings, garden refuse, or any other yard waste in
				any public litter receptacle.
C. No
				person shall deposit household garbage in any litter receptacle: provided, that
				this Subsection shall not be construed to mean that wastes of food consumed on
				the premises or in an automobile or other vehicle at any public place may not
				be deposited in litter receptacles.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  25:1110.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-315 - Penalties

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A. Penalties for
				violation of this Chapter shall be in accordance with R.S. 25:1111.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  25:1110.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 3 - Placement of Litter Receptacles › Section V-317 - Effective Date and Compliance

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A.
				These rules become effective on final publication in the
Louisiana
				Register
.
B. All litter
				receptacles in any public place designated in these rules and regulations which
				are placed after the effective date hereof shall conform to the provisions of
				these rules and regulations.
C.
				Litter receptacles in any public place designated in these rules and
				regulations which were in place prior to the effective date hereof shall be
				modified to conform with marking, placement and color requirements of these
				rules and regulations no later than six months from the effective date
				specified above.
D. All litter
				receptacles in any public place designated by these rules and regulations shall
				be modified or replaced so as to fully conform with all requirements of these
				rules and regulations no later than one year from effective date of these rules
				and regulations.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
				  25:1110.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 5 - Welcome Centers › Section V-501 - Welcome Centers

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A. The Louisiana
				Office of Tourism operates a system of welcome centers whose primary mission is
				to provide a safe, friendly environment to welcome visitors, provide visitors
				information about tourist attractions and resources, and to encourage visitors
				to spend more time in the state.
B.
				Welcome center facilities are available for reserved exclusive use by the
				public to the extent such use does not conflict with the primary mission of the
				welcome center and such use is consistent with these rules as well as all other
				laws, regulations, and policies applicable to such use.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1255.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 5 - Welcome Centers › Section V-503 - Reservations

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A. Requests to
				reserve a room or an area within a welcome center may be submitted for approval
				to the supervisor of that welcome center.
B. Requests to reserve a welcome center
				facility for exclusive use must:
1. be in
				writing on the form provided by the Louisiana Office of Tourism. The request
				form will include the Louisiana Office of Tourism's Usage Policies, the terms
				of which will be incorporated into the final written agreement for
				use;
2. provide the name, age, and
				contact information of the individual responsible for all obligations related
				to the use. That person shall serve as the liaison for all communications and
				shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all terms of use and payment,
				if the request is approved; and
3.
				describe the nature of the event, dates and hours of the event including time
				required for set-up and take-down, the number of anticipated attendees, the
				space requested, any special requirements or requests.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 5 - Welcome Centers › Section V-505 - Standard Fees

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A. Standard fees
				for reserved exclusive use of the Capitol Park Welcome Center shall be assessed
				as follows.
Space
Capacity
Full Day Rate (3 hours or more)
Half Day Rate (less than 3 hours)
Evening (after 5:00 pm) and Weekend
							 Rate
Entire Building and Patio
350 seated;
600 reception
$1000
$600
$1900.00 (3 hour minimum) $500.00/ additional
							 hour
Margaret Taylor Theater includes Audio/Visual
							 Capabilities
100 seated (lecture) 80 seated (classroom) 200
							 reception
$500
$300
Unavailable separately for evening or weekend
							 use.
Fishbowl "Glass Room" (no audio/visual)
65 seated (lecture)
$300
$200
Unavailable separately for evening or weekend
							 use.
B.
				Additional Fees
1. Additional charges may be
				assessed based the nature of the requested function and/or additional
				requirements as agreed upon. Any additional charges will be included in the
				written agreement.
2. Additional
				charges will be assessed for damages incurred and clean-up. These charges are
				in addition to all other fees and charges and are payable upon
				notification.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 5 - Welcome Centers › Section V-507 - Discounts; Fee Waivers

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A. No fees shall
				be assessed for reserved exclusive use of welcome center facilities by agencies
				of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the Department of Culture, Recreation
				and Tourism, or any entity hosting a program in cooperation with the agencies
				of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the Department of Culture,
				Recreation and Tourism.
B. The
				Assistant Secretary of the Office of Tourism or his designee may grant other
				state agencies a $25 discount off of the standard fees.
C. From time to time, as the Assistant
				Secretary of the Office of Tourism or his designee deems necessary or
				appropriate, variations in occupancy requirements, fees, and discounts may be
				allowed to encourage use of the welcome center facilities.
D. No fees will be charged to the general
				public whether they enter as tour group participants or individuals during
				regular operating hours at any Louisiana welcome center. However, adult and
				school age groups should advise the welcome center supervisor if a welcome
				center visit is planned, to ensure adequate preparation and attention as well
				as a quality experience and a proper visitor count.
E. At this time, only the Capitol Park
				Welcome Center in Baton Rouge has an established fee schedule for reserved
				exclusive use of its facilities. All other welcome center facilities may be
				reserved for exclusive use by the public at the cost, if any, incurred by the
				Louisiana Office of Tourism to accommodate said use.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1255.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-701 - Purpose

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A. Act 751 of
				the 2022 Regular Legislative Session transferred from the Department of
				Economic Development to the lieutenant governor, through the Department of
				Culture Recreation and Tourism, (the "department") the administration of the
				Major Events Incentive Program (MEIP). The department is authorized by
				R.S.
				51:1260 to provide financial incentives for
				eligible events to be held in Louisiana.
B. The purpose of the MEIP is to provide
				grant funding to event producers and hosts, local organizing committees,
				endorsing municipalities, endorsing parishes, official tourism commissions,
				convention and visitors bureaus, and official destination marketing
				organizations, for costs associated with attracting and hosting major events
				that will have a significant positive impact on the state as specifically
				defined and provided for in
				R.S.
				51:1260 and this Rule.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-703 - Construction of Rules

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A. The
				department shall administer the MEIP in a manner consistent with the
				requirements in
				R.S.
				51:1260, and
				R.S.
				51:1260 shall control over any conflicting
				provision of this Chapter.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-707 - Minimum Requirements for Eligibility to Apply

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A. The department
				shall only consider MEIP grant applications that meet minimum eligibility
				criteria.
1. applicant eligibility:
a. eligibility to apply for an MEIP grant
				award is limited to event producers and hosts, local organizing committees,
				endorsing municipalities, endorsing parishes, official tourism commissions,
				convention and visitors bureaus, and official destination marketing
				organizations.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-709 - Application for Major Event Incentive Funding

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A. The department
				shall provide a standard application form for eligible applicants to apply for
				MEIP funding.
B. The applicant
				shall include in its application all information, documentation, and
				certifications relevant to the eligibility requirements, the purposes and
				objectives of the MEIP, economic impact data and other information that
				supports a determination that the event will have a significant positive impact
				in the state, and information that will be included in the grant agreement if a
				grant is awarded.
C. At a minimum,
				the applicant shall provide the department with a completed application, signed
				by an authorized official, which shall include but is not limited to, the
				following:
1. event information, including but
				not limited to:
a. event name;
b. date or date range of the event;
c. description of the event and any
				activities related to or associated with the event;
d. location of the event; and
e. documentation indicating the event meets
				all minimum eligibility requirements, including but not limited to:
i. written endorsement from the endorsing
				municipality or endorsing parish signed by a person authorized to bind the
				municipality or parish; and
ii.
				signed event support contract or letter, from the site selection organization
				or the event producer or host that has selected the site in Louisiana, which
				includes all the information necessary to establish that:
(a). the site was selected after holding a
				bidding or invitation selection process; or
(b). that the site is a sole site for the
				event.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-711 - Application Deadline

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A. An
				application for grant funding through the MEIP must be submitted in accordance
				with the time frames established by law.
B. The department shall not consider an
				application to fund expenses already incurred by an applicant or for an event
				that has already occurred.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-713 - Award Amount

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A. The amount of
				any MEIP grant awarded by the department shall be based on the projected
				economic impact of the event in the state, the amount of the funding requested
				by the applicant, the total number and amount of MEIP funding requests from
				other applicants then under review, the availability of funding in the Major
				Events Incentive Fund, the value of the proposed marketing activities and other
				public benefits, the projected attendance at the event and related activities,
				the projected incremental increase to the state sales and use receipts and the
				excise tax receipts in the designated area for the event, and other relevant
				factors.
B. An applicant shall not
				receive multiple source funding for the same activity or component, or invoice
				more than one grant or contract for the same activity or component of a
				qualifying event contained in the funding application.
C. An applicant may not receive funding for
				the same qualifying event from both the MEIP and any other program funding
				administered by the department.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-715 - Grant Agreement

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A. Not later than
				the 30th day after the date the department notifies the applicant it has been
				awarded a grant through the MEIP, the department and applicant shall execute an
				agreement that provides for a financial commitment to the entity and all terms
				and conditions relevant thereto.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-717 - Post-Event Reporting

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A. Within the time
				provided by written agreement with each MEIP grant recipient, the grantee shall
				submit an economic impact data and attendance report of all collected and
				available economic impact data, including but not limited to the incremental
				increase in sales and use receipts and excise tax receipts if available, and
				the actual attendance at all event activities with any available geographic
				data and overnight accommodations data, plus a description of the methodology
				by which such figures were obtained.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-719 - Review

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A. The department
				shall determine, based on the reported information and the exercise of
				reasonable judgment, the incremental increase in sales and use receipts and
				excise tax receipts directly attributable to the event. If the actual
				incremental increase in sales and use receipts and excise tax receipts is less
				than the projected incremental increase in such receipts, final disbursement of
				grant funding may be denied or reduced, or the department may consider the
				shortfall in an applicant's future funding.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 7 - Major Events Incentive Program › Section V-721 - Recapture

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A. Any funds
				found not to be properly spent in accordance with
				R.S.
				51:1260, this Chapter, the terms of the grant
				agreement or regulations of the funding source may be subject to recapture and
				shall be considered in the department's evaluation of any application for
				funding submitted by the grantee to the department in the future.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1260.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-901 - Purpose

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A. Act 751 of
				the 2022 Regular Legislative Session created the Events Incentive Fund, a
				special fund in the Department of Treasury, and provided for the lieutenant
				governor, through the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, (the
				department) to administer the Events Incentive Program (EIP). The department is
				authorized by
				R.S.
				51:1261 to provide financial incentives for
				eligible events held in Louisiana.
B. The purpose of the EIP is to provide grant
				funding to municipalities, parishes, official tourism commissions, convention
				and visitor bureaus, official destination marketing organizations, and
				nonprofit corporations for costs associated with attracting, planning,
				marketing, and conducting events as defined and provided for in
				R.S.51:1261 and this
				Rule.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1261.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-903 - Construction of Rules

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A. The
				department shall administer the EIP in a manner consistent with the
				requirements in
				R.S.
				51:1261, and
				R.S.
				51:1261 shall control over any conflicting
				provision of this Chapter.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1261.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-905 - Definitions

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A. The
				following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following
				meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
Applicant
-a municipality, parish, official
				  tourism commissions or convention and visitor bureau, official destination
				  marketing organization and nonprofit corporation.
Official Destination Marketing
				  Organization
-the political subdivision of the state authorized to
				  provide destination marketing and management services for a jurisdiction by
				  promoting a town, city, region, or parish in order to increase the number of
				  visitors.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1261.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-907 - Eligibility

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A. An applicant
				is eligible to receive funding through the EIP only if all the following apply:
1. The event is not a qualified major event
				as defined by
				R.S.
				51:1260.
2. The event is not held more than one time
				per year in Louisiana or any other state. The provisions of this Paragraph
				shall not apply to events occurring twice in one year due to a natural
				disaster, an act of God, force majeure, a catastrophe, pandemic, or such other
				occurrence which causes the event to move or be rescheduled.
3. The eligible applicant timely submits an
				application for grant funding and documentation that includes the total
				anticipated cost of the event, the amount and anticipated sources of funding
				for the event, an economic analysis indicating the event has an anticipated
				impact of $350,000 or greater to the state, and a proposal for the utilization
				of grant funding.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-909 - Application for Event Incentive Funding

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A. The department
				shall provide a standard application form for eligible applicants and a process
				to be used to apply for funding under the EIP.
B. The application shall include in its
				application information, documentation, and certifications relevant to the
				eligibility requirements, the purposes and objectives of the EIP, economic
				impact data and other information that supports a determination that the event
				will have a significant positive impact in the state, and information that will
				be included in the grant agreement if a grant is awarded.
C. At a minimum, the applicant shall provide
				the department with a completed application, signed by an authorized official,
				which shall include, but is not limited to the following:
1. event name;
2. date or date range of the event;
3. description and location of the
				event;
4. the total anticipated
				cost of the event including the most recent current budget for the event with:
a. the amount of the requested funding from
				the EIP;
b. line items for all
				projected expenses, noting those expenses that are eligible expenses under the
				EIP grant and those the applicant proposes funding with the requested EIP
				grant;
5. the amount and
				anticipated sources of funding for the event including:
a. line items for revenue, noting all revenue
				sources that are public entities;
b. in-kind goods and services;
6. an economic analysis indicates
				the event has an anticipated impact of $350,000 or greater to the state, by
				providing:
a. projected attendance
				figures;
b. description of the
				methodology that will be used for determining the total actual
				attendance;
c. projected average
				spending per attendee;
d. other
				projected direct spending related to the event;
e. how the event will have a significant
				positive impact in the state; and
f. a certification from the person(s) who
				prepared the economic, attendance, and spending study, report, and data for the
				application, attesting to the accuracy of the information provided;
7. a proposal for the utilization
				of grant funding;
8. information
				and documentation necessary to draft the grant agreement, including:
a. name and title of the official authorized
				to execute the grant agreement;
b.
				federal and state tax identification numbers; and
c. documentation the applicant is in good
				standing with the office of the secretary of state and has authority to enter
				into contracts with the state.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-911 - Application Deadline

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A. The
				application and required documentation should be received no later than one
				hundred and eighty days prior to the event.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1261.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-913 - Maximum Award Amount

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A. The maximum
				amount of any EIP grant awarded by the department is 25 percent of the total
				costs incurred by the entity for attracting, marketing, planning, and
				conducting of the event, not to exceed $250,000 per grant.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1261.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-915 - Post-Event Reporting

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A. Within the time
				provided in the written agreement, the grantee shall submit a statement to the
				lieutenant governor which shall include the following:
1. the designated targeted area of the
				event;
2. to the extent possible,
				the economic impact of the event to the area and the state; and
3. attendance data and other information
				relevant to the achievement of the public purposes of the program and relevant
				to compliance with
				R.S.
				51:1261, this Chapter, and terms of the grant
				agreement.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part V - Office of Tourism › Chapter 9 - Events Incentive Program › Section V-917 - Recapture

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A. Any funds
				found not to be properly spent in accordance with
				R.S.
				51:1261, this Chapter, the terms of the grant
				agreement, and regulations of the funding source may be subject to recapture
				and shall be considered in the department's evaluation of any application for
				funding submitted by the grantee to the department in the future.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  51:1261.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part VII - State Library › Subpart 1 - Readers' Services › Chapter 1 - Eligible Public › Section VII-101 - Use of Library

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A. Any citizen
				  or any public, school, academic, special, or state institutional library is
				  eligible to use without charge the library materials and services of the State
				  Library of Louisiana, as provided in these rules.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Adopted in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 25:9 and
					 R.S.
					 25:16.