N.J. Stat. § 34:1A-47

3. As used in this act, unless a different meaning appears from the context: "Council" means the New Jersey Tourism Policy Council. "Department" means the Department of State. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism. "Division" means the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State. "Elected local official" means the county executive of any county wherein that office is established, a member of the governing body of a county, or a mayor or member of the governing body of a municipality. "Tourism" means activities involved in providing and marketing services and products, including accommodations, for nonresidents and residents who travel to and in New Jersey for recreation and pleasure. "Tourist industry" means the industry consisting of private and public organizations which directly or indirectly provide services and products to nonresidents and residents who travel to and in New Jersey for recreation and pleasure. L.1977, c.225, s.3; amended 1991, c.280, s.1; 2005, c.378, s.2; 2007, c.253, s.2.