Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES
Part V - Office of Tourism
Chapter 5 - Welcome Centers
Section V-507 - Discounts; Fee Waivers

A. No fees shall be assessed for reserved exclusive use of welcome center facilities by agencies of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, or any entity hosting a program in cooperation with the agencies of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

B. The Assistant Secretary of the Office of Tourism or his designee may grant other state agencies a $25 discount off of the standard fees.

C. From time to time, as the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Tourism or his designee deems necessary or appropriate, variations in occupancy requirements, fees, and discounts may be allowed to encourage use of the welcome center facilities.

D. No fees will be charged to the general public whether they enter as tour group participants or individuals during regular operating hours at any Louisiana welcome center. However, adult and school age groups should advise the welcome center supervisor if a welcome center visit is planned, to ensure adequate preparation and attention as well as a quality experience and a proper visitor count.

E. At this time, only the Capitol Park Welcome Center in Baton Rouge has an established fee schedule for reserved exclusive use of its facilities. All other welcome center facilities may be reserved for exclusive use by the public at the cost, if any, incurred by the Louisiana Office of Tourism to accommodate said use.