A. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall operate an “Oklahoma Agritourism Program” for the purpose of stimulating economic growth and viability in rural communities by promoting and fostering agritourism ventures within Oklahoma.
B. The Oklahoma Agritourism Program of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall:
1. Foster conferences, institutes, and exhibits on agritourism opportunities;
2. Publish reports, surveys, news bulletins, or other materials pertaining to its findings, recommendations, and work;
3. Utilize existing Department resources and related programs;
4. Cooperate with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service as needed in development and operation of the Program; and
5. Facilitate an independent agritourism organization.
C. The Department may apply for, accept, and use any gift, grant, or bequest from any source for the purpose of discharging its duties.
Added by Laws 2007, c. 7, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.