Effective 28 Aug 2018
620.1200. Missouri film commission established — members — terms — compensation, reimbursement — duties — recommendations submitted, when. — 1. There is hereby established the "Missouri Film Commission" to advise the director of the department of economic development on the promotion of the development of film production and facilities in Missouri.
2. The commission shall be composed of five members, who have knowledge and experience with the motion picture industry, who shall be appointed by the director of the department of economic development.
3. The members of the commission appointed by the director shall be appointed to serve terms of three years; except that, of the members first appointed, two shall be appointed for a term of three years, two shall be appointed for a term of two years and one shall be appointed for a one-year term.
4. The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for serving on the commission but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
5. The commission shall provide oversight and guidance to the director of the department of economic development in administering the office of the Missouri film commission, established in section 620.1210. The commission shall make recommendations to the governor and the general assembly on:
(1) The removal of barriers so that film production in Missouri may be more easily promoted; and
(2) The development of state incentives to attract private investment in film production in the state.
6. The commission shall submit its recommendations by January first of each year, beginning January 1, 1998.
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(L. 1996 H.B. 1237 § 2, A.L. 2018 S.B. 843)