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in the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, the same shall mean and refer to the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State.

L.2007, c.253, s.4.

34:1A-49. Transfer of functions, power and duties of office of tourism and promotion to division of travel and tourism

All the functions, powers, and duties of the Office of Tourism and Promotion in the Division of Economic Development in the Department of Labor and Industry are transferred to the Division of Travel and Tourism established hereunder.

L.1977, c. 225, s. 5.

34:1A-50. Transfer made in accordance with State Agency Transfer Act

The transfer directed by this act shall be made in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.).

L.1977, c. 225, s. 6.

34:1A-51. New Jersey Tourism Policy Council

7. a. There is created in the division the New Jersey Tourism Policy Council which shall consist of 23 members:

(1) Two members of the Senate, who shall serve as ex officio, non-voting members to be appointed by the President thereof, not more than one of whom shall be of the same political party, and two members of the General Assembly, who shall serve as ex officio, non-voting members to be appointed by the Speaker thereof, not more than one of whom shall be of the same political party;

(2) Nine public members, who shall be residents of this State, not more than five of whom shall be of the same political party, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall include persons who by experience or training represent the areas of the tourist industry as follows:

One representative of the lodging sector;

One representative of the food service sector;

One representative of the eco-tourism sector;

One representative of the cultural arts sector;