§201-72 Office of space industry; establishment. [2000 amendment effective July 1, 2002.] (a) There is established an office of space industry in the department of business, economic development, and tourism.

(b) The director shall have experience, knowledge, and expertise in space-related activities and development. The director shall be nominated and appointed by the governor without regard to chapter 76.

(c) The director shall hire staff necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.

(d) The director and employees of the office shall be included in any benefit program generally applicable to the officers and employees of the State. [L 1988, c 355, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 293, §8; am L 2000, c 253, §150]