The tourist information center committee shall review all applications and make funding recommendations to the department. Before awarding a grant under this chapter, the department shall determine all of the following:

1. (1) That the applicant provides information on and promotes Wisconsin businesses including cultural or recreational attractions in the region such as restaurant, lodging, campground and retail establishments.
2. (2) That the tourist information center is located in a place at which a tourist would be reasonably assumed to stop while traveling to or from a recreational or cultural destination.
3. (3) That the tourist information center will generate increased visitors into or within the state and make a positive economic impact in the region.

History

History: CR 09-111: cr. Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10.