Section 2.103a - Appropriation; basic support and discretionary grantsThe legislature shall annually appropriate the sums necessary to implement this act. Amounts as appropriated by the legislature shall be made available for basic support and discretionary grants to eligible local and regional travel authorities and agencies in accordance with the following:
(a) Basic support grants shall be made to eligible agencies and authorities to provide continuing support of advertising and promotional efforts designed to encourage travel for purposes of resort and recreational tourism, business and conventions, and sightseeing and entertainment. Grant funds shall be utilized to fund the operating expenses of eligible agencies and the direct cost of advertising and promotion. The specific amount of grants, matching requirements, eligible applicants, application procedure, and administrative and reporting requirements shall be established within the guidelines of rules promulgated by the Michigan travel commission.(b) Basic support grants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, shall be made in accordance with sections 26(a), 26(b), and 26(c) of Act No. 239 of the Public Acts of 1974, and section 6 of this act.(c) Discretionary grants shall be made to eligible applicants for travel development and marketing projects based upon the extent of impact upon employment, economic stability, and increase in real per capita income. The specific application procedure and project grant requirements shall be established in rules promulgated by the Michigan travel commission.Add. 1975, Act 145, Imd. Eff. 7/9/1975.