Section 52:16A-122 - Designation of Major Event Coordinatora. The Secretary of State shall designate an individual, to be known as the Major Event Coordinator, as the contact person for major events held in the State of New Jersey. The Major Event Coordinator shall provide a consolidated one-stop centralized location of information and assistance to persons planning to host major events that will increase tourism to the State. The Major Event Coordinator shall provide, among other things, assistance with permits, licensing, and compliance with State laws, rules, and regulations. The name and contact information for the Major Event Coordinator shall be prominently displayed on a public webpage.
b. As used in this section, "major event" means and includes events that increase tourism to the State of New Jersey and generate significant, immediate or long-term economic, social and cultural benefits to the State, attract significant numbers of participants and spectators, or have a national profile outside of the region in which it is being run, and generate significant media coverage in markets of interest for tourism.Added by L. 2019, c. 198,s. 1, eff. 7/23/2019.