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Committee OKs limited authority for state museum to charge nonresident admission and event fees
Summary
The committee approved a bill authorizing the department to set by rule nonresident admission fees and other museum‑related service fees, with proceeds to the Museum Enterprise Fund subject to appropriation; testimony estimated $150,000–$200,000 annual revenue if nonresidents are charged.
CHEYENNE, Aug. 19 — Lawmakers on the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee voted to allow the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to set, by rule, fees for the Wyoming State Museum — limited to nonresident admissions and charges for museum‑related events and services.
Brian Fuller of the Legislative Service Office walked the committee through the draft, which would add authority in statute for the director to promulgate rules establishing and collecting museum admission fees, participation fees for museum activities, and charges for other…
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