1. The department of cultural affairs shall establish and administer a cultural and entertainment district certification program. The program shall encourage the growth of communities through the development of areas within a city or county for public and private uses related to cultural and entertainment purposes.
2. A city or county may create and designate a cultural and entertainment district subject to certification by the department of cultural affairs, in consultation with the department of economic development. A cultural and entertainment district shall consist of a geographic area not exceeding one square mile in size. A cultural and entertainment district certification shall remain in effect for ten years following the date of certification. Two or more cities or counties may apply jointly for certification of a district that extends across a common boundary. Through the adoption of administrative rules, the department of cultural affairs shall develop a certification application for use in the certification process. The provisions of this subsection relating to the adoption of administrative rules shall be construed narrowly.
3. The department of cultural affairs shall encourage development projects and activities located in certified cultural and entertainment districts through incentives under cultural grant programs pursuant to section 303.3, chapter 303A, and any other grant programs.
2003 Acts, 1st Ex, ch 1, §110, 133
For future repeal of this section effective June 30, 2010, see 2003 Acts, 1st Ex, ch 1, §114
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