§ 143-204.8. Allotments to outdoor historical dramas.

Article 19C.

Outdoor Historical Dramas.

§ 143‑204.8.  Allotments to outdoor historicaldramas.

(a)        Upon the application of an outdoor historical dramacorporation or trust, approved by the Secretary of Cultural Resources, theGovernor and the Council of State may order an allotment from the Contingencyand Emergency Fund of the State not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars($15,000) a year to that outdoor historical drama corporation or trust to aidin the production of an outdoor historical drama if the provisions ofsubsection (b) of this section are met.

(b)        An allotment shall only be made under this section uponevidence submitted to the Governor and Council of State by the Secretary ofCultural Resources that during the immediately preceding season of production,the drama was operated at a deficit because of inclement weather or othercircumstances beyond the control of the corporation or trust and thatcontributions or gifts made to the corporation or trust are deductible forincome tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code.

(c)        For purposes of this section, an "outdoor historicaldrama corporation or trust," means only the following corporations ortrusts presenting outdoor historical dramas:

Corporationor Trust                                                                   OutdoorHistorical Drama

CherokeeHistorical Association,                                                 "UntoThese Hills"

Incorporated

TheCommittee for an Outdoor                                                   "Blackbeard– The

     Dramaat Bath, Incorporated                                                  Knightof the Black

                                                                                                   Flag"

TheDuplin Outdoor Drama Society,                                           "TheLiberty Cart: A

Incorporated                                                                          Duplin Story"

EasternStage, Inc.                                                                      "Firstfor Freedom"

TheMoore County Historical                                                      "TheHouse in the

Association, Incorporated                                                      Horseshoe"

TheOutdoor Theatre Fund                                                         "FromThis Day Forward"

Charitable Trust

"Revolution!",Incorporated                                                         "Revolution!"

RoanokeIsland Historical                                                           "TheLost Colony"

Association, Incorporated

RobesonHistorical Drama,                                                         "Strikeat the Wind"

Incorporated

SnowCamp Historical Drama                                                     "Swordof Peace"

Society, Incorporated

SouthernAppalachian Historical                                                  "Hornin the West"

Association, Incorporated

TheWaxhaws Historical Festival                                                 "Listenand Remember"

and Drama Association

The above listing of dramas is for informational purposes only andshall not be construed to limit the eligibility of the specified outdoorhistorical drama corporation or trust to receive allotments under this section.

(d)        An outdoor historical drama corporation or trust which hasapplied for or received an allotment under this section shall permit the StateAuditor to inspect and audit its financial records. (1977, c. 996, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1086,s. 44; 1989, c. 752, s. 21; 1991, c. 636, s. 16.)