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26 HB 14/AP House Bill 14 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Crawford of the 89th, and Fleming of the 114th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government,1 so as to enact the "Georgia Music Office and Music Ready Communities Act"; to create the2 Georgia Music Office; to provide for administration of the office; to provide for duties of the3 office; to provide for the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for4 an appropriations contingency; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to5 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:7 SECTION 1.8 This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Music Office and Music Ready9 Communities Act."10 SECTION 2.11 Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended12 in Chapter 7, relating to the Department of Economic Development, by adding a new article13 to read as follows:14 H. B. 14 - 1 - 26 HB 14/AP "ARTICLE 1115 50-7-130.16 As used in this article, the term:17 (1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of economic development.18 (2) 'Coordinate' means to issue rules, policies, standards, definitions, specifications, and19 other guidance.20 (3) 'Department' means the Department of Economic Development.21 (4) 'Director' means the director of the office.22 (5) 'Implementation' means planning, writing, drafting, design ing, studying, and23 conducting market analysis; soliciting and accepting gifts, contributions, and cooperation;24 contracting, procurement, retention of consultants, and outsourcing; and other activities25 within the ordinary meaning of the term in this context.26 (6) 'Marketing' means promoting, advertising, public relations , press relations, and27 branding; creation, use, and licensing of trademark, copyright, and other intellectual28 property; and other activities of a similar nature or within th e term as it is commonly29 understood.30 (7) 'Office' means the Georgia Music Office.31 50-7-131.32 (a) There is established the Georgia Music Office to facilitat e the growth of Georgia's33 music industry in communities across this state through state-wide support, promotion, and34 cultivation of Georgia's rich music heritage, musicians, and vibrant music industry.35 (b) The commissioner shall select a director to lead the office. In selecting the director,36 consideration shall be given to individuals who possess extensive knowledge of the many37 aspects of the music industry, including, but not limited to, l ive touring, recording, and38 distribution, and who possess at least five years of experience in the music industry. The39 H. B. 14 - 2 - 26 HB 14/AP commissioner shall appoint personnel within the department to administer functions of the40 office.41 (c) The office shall:42 (1) Promote the growing production of music in this state, the enjoyment and43 appreciation of the Georgia music industry, and the benefits of visiting and viewing the44 diverse music productions in this state;45 (2) Serve as a music business promotion office and information clearing-house for the46 Georgia music industry through the implementation of a strategic business development47 plan to help music industry professionals and businesses reloca te to this state by48 providing resources and acting as a conduit for music related economic and community49 development;50 (3) Coordinate and market specific programs and initiatives to attract music industry51 professionals and to foster the economic and community development of Georgia music52 businesses and musicians;53 (4) Assist in growing Georgia's music industry by providing music industry professionals54 with production contacts in this state; suggesting possible per forming, publishing, and55 recording locations; and other activities as may be required to promote this state as a56 national music center;57 (5) Serve as a liaison between music businesses and governmental offices and agencies,58 including workforce development, education, and tourism;59 (6) Publicize significant developments within the industry;60 (7) Develop and market listings of music festivals, productions, and other music events61 being held throughout this state;62 (8) Publicize and market this state's music heritage and culture; and63 (9) Establish a Music Friendly Georgia Certified Communities Program. Each city and64 county seeking such certification shall be required to host a M usic Friendly Georgia65 workshop to educate local leaders and stakeholders on the office's functions. Upon being66 H. B. 14 - 3 - 26 HB 14/AP certified, such cities and counties shall form an advisory boar d of local music industry67 stakeholders to promote music related economic development in their communities and68 appoint a Music Friendly Georgia Certified Liaison to liaise with the office.69 (d) The office shall be assigned to the department for adminis trative purposes only, as70 prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3.71 50-7-132.72 (a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly or other available funding, the73 department is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be74 necessary to carry out this article.75 (b) In its marketing and implementation of marketing for Georg ia's music industry, the76 department may exercise its powers under Code Sections 50-7-10, 50-7-11, and 50-7-11.1,77 and may authorize and delegate to the office all or part of suc h powers for its own78 implementation."79 SECTION 3.80 All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.81 H. 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