Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act

Bill 119 s 472, also known as the Ski Area Fee Retention Act, aims to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, which would allow ski areas to retain a portion of the fees they collect for use in maintaining and improving their facilities.

The bill also includes provisions for the allocation of funds from the Ski Area Fee Retention Account, specifying that a certain percentage of the fees collected must be used for specific purposes such as infrastructure improvements, environmental conservation efforts, and safety enhancements.

Additionally, the bill outlines reporting requirements for ski areas that participate in the Ski Area Fee Retention program, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of the retained fees. Overall, the Ski Area Fee Retention Act seeks to support the ski industry by providing ski areas with additional resources to enhance their facilities and services, while also promoting responsible stewardship of public lands and natural resources.