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Fla. Stat. § 616.001 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Annual public fair” means a fair that is held and conducted by a fair association and permitted by the department pursuant to s. 616.15.(2) “Authority” means the Florida State Fair Authority.(3) “Concession” means use by a fair association, …
Fla. Stat. § 616.01 Requirements for proposed charter
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Residents and qualified electors of the county in which the annual public fair is to be located, who wish to form an association not for profit for the purpose of conducting and operating public fairs or expositions, may become incorporated in the following manner. The applicant …
Fla. Stat. § 616.02 Fair associations per county
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(1) Beginning July 1, 2026, there may be only one incorporated fair association per county in this state, excluding the state fair, which may be incorporated and conducted in any county. The department may not approve a proposed charter incorporating a fair association within the…
Fla. Stat. § 616.03 Approval and record of charter
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Upon approval by the department, the proposed charter must be submitted to and approved by the board of county commissioners of the county in which the principal office of the association will be located. After approval by the board of county commissioners, the proposed charter a…