MS HB116

Amends Section 57-1-64 of the Mississippi Code to require that at least 10% of Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Advertising Fund expenditures be used for advertising and promotional materials related to Mississippi state parks.

The Tourism Advertising Fund consists of revenues from advertising and promotional information sales through the Mississippi Development Authority website and other marketing outlets, plus any investment earnings.

Unexpended amounts in the fund do not lapse at the end of a fiscal year and remain available for future use.

Fund monies may be used for purchasing Internet advertising and other promotional materials related to Mississippi tourism resources and activities.

Takes effect July 1, 2022.