[PART VI.]  OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES

     §201-81  Establishment of out-of-state offices; purposes.  The department of business, economic development, and tourism may establish and operate offices and facilities in out-of-state locations, including foreign nations, to effectuate the following purposes:

     (1)  Develop programs to reach targeted companies or industries in the respective area and surrounding regions;

     (2)  Monitor out-of-state government policies and regulations that have an impact on business, markets, sales, tourism, and related activities;

     (3)  Host government and business officials at conferences, meetings and social occasions, or other events on matters pertaining to business opportunities and attraction of investments for the State;

     (4)  Develop and conduct advertising efforts, promotional events, media coverage, and educational programs regarding commerce in the State;

     (5)  Conduct related operations as needed, including hiring or contracting for consultants;

     (6)  Support sister-state or province relationships, as defined in section 229-1, and other partnerships that promote and enrich the people, cultures, environments, and economies of the State and its international partners; and

     (7)  Generate revenue for the State. [L 1988, c 366, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 293, §8; am L 2025, c 158, §4]