Section 4.09. Approval of state-funded markers and plaques.

 

(1)  In consultation with the council, the officer may identify and authorize placement of markers and plaques to be funded by state appropriations or other sources of funding. No matching funds are required for a marker or plaque that is funded under this section. Funds may be used for the purchase of markers and plaques to be installed on historical properties and for placement and installation of markers and plaques in other states or countries.

(2)  Consideration for state funding of markers and plaques under this section shall be given to:

(a) Manufacture of standardized plaques for properties listed in the state register of historic places.

(b) Purchasing markers and plaques for state-owned properties.

(c) Purchasing markers and plaques for properties owned by local units of government.

(d) Updating, revising or correcting the texts on existing markers and plaques, or replacing damaged markers or plaques.

(e) Expenditures by the officer in consultation with the council to meet special circumstances or needs of the markers program.

(3)  If funding to assist marker and plaque applicants with the purchase of markers and plaques is available from the society, the society shall inform persons who apply for markers or plaques of the availability of such funds.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1993, No. 455 , eff. 12-1-93.