Section 21-K:2 Establishment; General Functions.


   I. There is hereby established a department of cultural resources, an agency of the state under the executive direction of a commissioner of cultural affairs.
   II. The department of cultural resources, through its officials, shall be responsible for the following general functions:
      (a) Providing information services to state government.
      (b) Developing and coordinating a statewide library service network.
      (c) Stimulating and encouraging public interest and participation in the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts.
      (d) Sponsoring state historic preservation activities.

Source. 1985, 268:1. 1990, 73:1, eff. June 5, 1990. 1998, 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998.