Administrative Rule Review Report  #AR07-024

Legislative Service Office

03-Apr-07

AGENCY: Wyoming Business Council, Travel and Tourism Division.

DATE SUBMITTED: April 3, 2007.

SUBJECT: Chapter 1, Film Industry Financial Incentive Program.

NATURE OF RULES:                   Legislative and procedural

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:        W.S. 9-12-406(a)

DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION

SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO:  Apparently complete to date.

SUMMARY OF RULES:      The rules set out the requirements for the contract process, requirements for substantial completion of contractual commitments, records required for submission for substantiation of reimbursement and determination of and qualification for reimbursement for the film industry financial incentive program.

The requirements for obtaining reimbursement under the program mirror the statutory authority.  In addition, the rules provide that the attorney general must review and approve all contracts entered into under the program for constitutional compliance.

FINDINGS:  The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:       That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.

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Lynda Cook

Staff Attorney

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Dan Pauli

Director

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