RS 2077 - Use of funds
Funds made available to the commissioner shall be expended to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter including but not limited to the following uses:
(1) To attract national contests, shows, and equine events to Louisiana.
(2) To develop and promote equine tourism through the enhancement of equine trails and camping facilities.
(3) To support therapeutic riding and rehabilitation programs.
(4) To develop educational programs and disseminate educational materials about the equine industry.
(5) To support the enhancement and maintenance of public multi-use equine facilities.
(6) To promote activities, facilities, events, and the needs of the Louisiana equine industry.
(7) To contract for scientific research with any accredited postsecondary education institution or similar educational institution that will assist in carrying out the purposes of the program, including equine health, welfare, management, reproduction, nutrition, and general physiology.
Acts 2021, No. 168, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.