15.271  Statement of purpose — intent.
  1.  The general assembly finds that:
  a.  Highway travelers have special needs for information and travel services.
  b.  Highway travelers have a significant positive influence on the state’s economy.
  c.  A principal goal of economic development in this state is to increase the influence which travel and hospitality services, tourism, and recreation opportunities have on the state’s economic expansion.
  d.  Facilities and programs are needed where travelers can obtain information about travel and hospitality services, tourism attractions, parks and recreation opportunities, cultural and natural resources, and the state in general.
  e.  A program shall be established to maintain a variety of welcome centers at strategic locations to meet the needs of travelers in the state. 
  2.  The primary goals of a statewide program for welcome centers are to provide travel-related services and tourism information to travelers.
87 Acts, ch 178, §1; 2019 Acts, ch 117, §1 – 3