SECTION 35:40-7-5. Eligibility requirements for County Fairs to receive funds for premiums, facility improvements, or construction

(a)   To be eligible for monies from the Fund, a county fair must:

(1)   Hold the fair between July 1 and September 30.

(2)   Last a minimum of two (2) days.

(3)   Have a fair board elected on a countywide basis as called and presided over by the fair board election procedures or a county fair association organized pursuant to provisions contained in 2 O.S. §15-1 et. seq.

(4)   Bear the name of "County Fair"

(5)   Offer at least ten (10) approved classifications of exhibits listed in rule 35:40-7-9. One of the ten (10) classifications must be livestock.

(b)   The following documents must be attached to or provided with the application:

(1)   A copy of the county fair's by-laws and board procedures.

(2)   Documentation of its treasurer's bond mandated pursuant to 2 O.S. §15-68 (G)(2).

(3)   Proof of non profit status, if applicable.

(4)   A written summary and signed verification of the process by which county fair officials check and verify the health papers of livestock entering the county fair grounds.

(c)   County fairs applying for construction or facility improvement funds shall attach to the application a copy of the fairs property lease, deed, or other documentation that shows the county fair's right to use and improvement upon the real property.

[Source: Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04]