On or before October 1, 2012, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with the Culture and Tourism Advisory Committee, shall develop a program to designate locations in the state with cultural, educational or historical significance as “Connecticut Treasures”. Such program shall promote locations designated as Connecticut Treasures or state-owned and operated museums, and shall integrate existing programs of the Department of Economic and Community Development and Culture and Tourism Advisory Committee in the promotion of such locations to adults and children. Such program shall include a “Connecticut Treasures Passport”, which shall provide free or reduced admission to locations designated as Connecticut Treasures and all state-owned and operated museums for children younger than eighteen years of age who are accompanied by an adult.
(June 12 Sp. Sess. P.A. 12-1, S. 207.)
History: June 12 Sp. Sess. P.A. 12-1 effective June 15, 2012.