MN SF4016

Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission must support preparation and submission of a competitive bid to host an International Ski Federation Nordic World Ski Championship event in Minnesota upon request from U.S. Ski and Snowboard, The Loppet Foundation, or affiliated organizations.

Commission activities may include developing public-private partnerships, soliciting sponsors, conducting public outreach, permitting commission facilities as event venues, and providing administrative, technical, logistical, or financial support within available resources.

Commission must notify legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members within 30 days after a bid is submitted and within 30 days after receiving notice if the event is awarded to Minnesota.

Notification must describe the commission's support work and indicate whether supplemental state or local funds or other public resources will be sought to continue that work.

Effective the day following final enactment and expires upon conclusion of a Nordic World Ski Championship event hosted in Minnesota.