Chap. 0298 An Act relative to the powers of the art commission for the commonwealth.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Chapter six of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section twenty and inserting in place thereof the following: - Sectio?i 20. There shall be submitted to the art commission for its approval in an advisory capacity any plan relative to the creation, acquisition, construction, erection or remodeling by the commonwealth of any work of art, accompanied by designs, descriptions, specifications, drawings or models sufficient to enable the commission to determine the artistic character of such work of art. The commission shall file with the governor, within thirty days after such submission, its opinion of such proposed work of art together with such suggestions and recommendations as it may deem proper. The term "work of art", as used in this section, shall include any painting, portrait, mural decoration, stained glass, statue, bas-relief, ornament, fountain or any other article or structure of a permanent character intended for decoration or commemoration.
Upon request of the governor, the commission shall act in an advisory capacity relative to the artistic character of any building constructed, erected or remodeled by the common-
wealth, or upon land owned by the commonwealth, and when, upon request of the governor, there shall be submitted to said commission any plan relating to such construction, erection or remodeling of any such building, accompanied by designs, descriptions, specifications, drawings or models sufficient to enable the commission to determine the artistic character of such building, the commission shall file with the governor, within thirty days after such submission, its opinion of such proposed building together with such suggestions and recommendations as it may deem proper. The term "building", as used in this section, shall include structures intended for human occupation and use, and also bridges, arches, gates, walls or other permanent structures of any character.
Approved April 14, 1922.