Sec. 4. 5 MRSA §13073-A, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. VVV, §2, is amended to read:

The Director of the Office of Tourism and Community Development shall administer the Regional Economic Development Assistance Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund."

Sec. 5. 5 MRSA §13073-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. VVV, §2, is amended to read:

1. Fund established. The fund is established as a nonlapsing fund within the Office of Tourism and Community Development.

Sec. 6. 5 MRSA §13090-C, sub-§1, as reallocated by RR 1995, c. 2, §11, is amended to read:

1. Tourism; establishment. The Office of Tourism and Community Development shall administer a program to support and expand the tourism industry and promote the State as a tourist destination. The Director of the Office of Tourism and Community Development shall administer the office in accordance with the policies of the commissioner and the provisions of this article. The office includes the Maine Tourism Commission and the Maine State Film Commission.

Sec. 7. 5 MRSA §13090-C, sub-§2, as reallocated by RR 1995, c. 2, §11, is amended by amending the first paragraph to read:

2. Duties. The Director of the Office of Tourism and Community Development shall:

Sec. 8. 5 MRSA §13090-D, sub-§§1 and 2, as reallocated by RR 1995, c. 2, §11, are amended to read:

1. Historical markers. The Director of the Office of Tourism and Community Development may erect historical markers or signs on any highway. No more than 10 historical markers may be erected in one year. Markers that would interfere with reasonable use of highways may not be erected.

2. Review council. The Director of the Office of Tourism and Community Development shall consult with the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and the Department of Transportation on the historical marker program. Before erecting any marker, the