9-15-15.1: Creative industries division; purpose; duties.

A. The creative industries division shall:

(1) increase and advance creative industry-based economic development in New Mexico;

(2) support entrepreneurs and small businesses in creative industries;

(3) assist organizations that support creative industry companies and workers;

(4) support educational and workforce training initiatives that facilitate creative industry growth and success;

(5) identify and help establish public infrastructure to support creative industries;

(6) serve as an information clearinghouse by providing resources and opportunities to creative industry stakeholders; and

(7) act as a liaison between creative-industries-related businesses and organizations.

B. The creative industries division shall work with the department, the cultural affairs department, the Indian affairs department, the higher education department, the public education department, the tourism department and the workforce solutions department to support the division's duties as they relate to the purposes of the respective departments.