The commissioner, in conjunction with and by assistance from other state departments, is authorized to promote and direct an annual Connecticut exhibition for the purpose of disseminating information regarding the activities and achievements of the various state departments, particularly those connected with the conservation or restoration of forests and wildlife, and the opportunities for other forms of outdoor recreation in the state. The expense of conducting such exhibition shall be paid from admission charges. No expense shall be imposed upon the state by reason of such exhibition, except that departments may use from their appropriations such funds as may be necessary for preparing and placing exhibits at any such exhibitions. Any profits derived from any such exhibition shall be paid to the State Treasurer.
(1949 Rev., S. 4853; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 215; P.A. 77-614, S. 19, 610; P.A. 88-1, S. 8, 13.)
History: 1971 act replaced reference to board of fisheries and game with reference to commissioner of environmental protection; P.A. 77-614 replaced commissioner of finance and control with secretary of the office of policy and management; P.A. 88-1 eliminated provision requiring approval of secretary of the office of policy and management of the use of departmental appropriations for preparation and placement of exhibits.