Title 7, Title 7

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] 1. Agricultural fair. "Agricultural fair" or "fair" means an exhibition that is designed to promote education and encourage improvement i…

1. Licensing and apportionment. The commissioner shall issue fair licenses in accordance with section 83. The commissioner shall apportion annually the stipend due from the Stipend Fund and the Fair Fund to qualified fair licensees. 2. Administration of Stipend Fund and Fair Fund…

A person or entity is not eligible to receive a stipend unless that person or entity has been issued a license by the department to hold an agricultural fair. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] 1. Application; fee. A person or entity applying for a license under this section must submi…

1. Assigned fair dates. The commissioner shall set the dates for which an agricultural fair license is effective in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to section 82, subsection 5. No later than May 15th of the calendar year preceding the first year of each 4‑year license peri…

The Treasurer of State shall establish the Fair Fund and shall annually credit a sum of money equal to 5% of the total amount designated as state share in accordance with Title 8, section 286 to the Fair Fund. The commissioner shall make distributions from the Fair Fund only to l…

1. Annual distribution. The commissioner shall annually distribute all money contributed to the Stipend Fund under Title 8, sections 286 and 287 to qualified licensees in accordance with this section. 2. Distribution of funds to fair licensees that conduct pari-mutuel racing. For…

1. Distribution of profits as primary purpose. A licensee is not eligible for a stipend if the licensee is an entity with stockholders or members and the commissioner determines that the primary purpose of the licensed entity is the distribution of profits to its members or stock…

1. Filing requirement. A licensee may not receive payment of a stipend or state aid by special appropriation until: A. The licensee files a sworn certificate with the commissioner stating the amount of money raised by the licensee in connection with the fair and the amount actual…

In addition to other requirements provided in this chapter, a licensee that holds pari-mutuel racing meets must put on an agricultural fair during one racing meet each year to be eligible to receive a stipend. Exhibits must be kept in an attractive display for a minimum of 3 cons…

1. Annual reports. No later than December 31st of the year for which a stipend is requested, a licensee claiming a stipend shall file with the commissioner a statement setting forth: A. The financial condition and transactions of the licensee; [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] B. The …

1. Fund created. The Treasurer of State shall establish an account to be known as "the Agricultural Fair Support Fund" and shall credit to it all money received under Title 8, section 1036, subsection 2, paragraph D. The fund is a dedicated, nonlapsing fund. All revenues deposite…

The officers of an agricultural society may appoint persons to act as constables at a licensed fair sponsored by that society for the preservation of the public peace and the enforcement of the regulations of the society. An appointment made under this section is valid only withi…

An agricultural society may acquire and hold property, real and personal. The annual income from this property must be used for the purposes stated in the society's charter. The treasurer for a society may receive conveyances or leases of property for the society, and hold, sell,…

1. Payment of entry fee. A person who enters an animal or article in a competition for premiums offered by a licensee must pay the entry fee in accordance with the advertised rules and regulations of the licensee, as long as the rules and regulations are not in conflict with the …

1. Sale of goods and exhibitions restricted. A person who sells refreshments or other merchandise, or exhibits a show or play, unless in that person's own dwelling or usual place of business, within a quarter of a mile of the fairgrounds during the time a licensed fair is conduct…

1. Prohibition on administration of prohibited substance. A person may not feed, inject, insert or otherwise administer or attempt to administer or instruct, aid or conspire with another person to administer or employ anyone who administers or attempts to administer a prohibited …

1. Permit required. A person or entity may not sponsor a public or private pulling event between animals or pairs of animals within the State without a permit from the commissioner issued in accordance with this section and rules adopted pursuant to this section. 2. Application. …

The Pull Events Commission, as authorized by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 3‑A, is established in accordance with this section. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] 1. Membership. The Pull Events Commission consists of 10 members: A. Two members appointed by a statewide associatio…

1. Appointment. Each person or entity conducting a pulling event shall appoint a pull superintendent who is certified by the commissioner as qualified in accordance with rules adopted under section 98. The name of the pull superintendent must be submitted in conjunction with the …