SECTION 59.101. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Concessioner--Any person, partnership, or corporation granted leased concession rights or privileges.

(2) Concessions--Those services and accommodations offered to the public in state parks for which charges, fees, admissions, or similar assessments are collected, excluding park entrance and facility use fees.

(3) Franchise fee--The annual fee or percentage of gross receipts a concessioner pays to the department for park concession rights or privileges.

(4) Leased concessions--Rights or privileges granted by the department to any individual, partnership, or corporation to provide visitor services and accommodations for profit within the boundaries of a state park.

(5) State park or park--A state park, state natural area, state historic site, or state park and historic site under the department's jurisdiction.

Source Note: The provisions of this §59.101 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12421; amended to be effective April 23, 2001, 26 TexReg 3024; amended to be effective April 10, 2016, 41 TexReg 2593