Chapter 8.8. California Museum Of Latino History, Art, And Culture of California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 2. >> Chapter 8.8.

The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
  (a) That Latino Americans have made major contributions to the social, cultural, and economic greatness of California.
  (b) That the California Museum of Latino History, Art, and Culture, a nonprofit corporation, and the exhibits contained therein, shall serve a statewide purpose by informing and educating the public as to the contributions of Latino Americans and by enhancing cultural understanding and appreciation.

The Board of Trustees for the California Museum of Latino History, Art, and Culture shall, on or before January 1, 1991, and annually thereafter, report to the Legislature on the status of the museum project and the use of state funds appropriated and allocated for the establishment of the museum, until the funds are fully expended.

State moneys, from whichever fund appropriated, may be used only for developing preliminary plans and working drawings, construction, and initial equipment, including equipment for exhibits. State financial assistance shall not exceed one-half of the total cost of the project, exclusive of any costs of land acquisition and the costs of the design, construction, and installation of exhibits and the provision of interpretive services.

The state shall have no liability arising from the project and its operation, and shall have no operational or maintenance responsibility for the project. The grantee shall guarantee performance in carrying out the project as "performance" is defined by the Legislature and as represented to the granting state agency. The grantee shall maintain adequate insurance to recover the state's investment in the event of loss.