Title 4.1, Agriculture
66 chapters · 881 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-01 State fair association - North Dakota state fair
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The North Dakota state fair association shall conduct an annual North Dakota state fair, including exhibition of the agricultural, stockbreeding, horticultural, mining, mechanical, industrial, and other products and resources of this state. The North Dakota state fair must be hel…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-02 State fair association members
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1. The state fair association membership must be selected in the following manner: a. Three members must be chosen annually from each county, who are residents of the county. From each county, one member must be selected by the county fair board, one member selected by the board …
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-03 Meetings of the association - Time and place - Notice
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1. The annual meeting of the state fair association must be held as provided in the bylaws of the association. The annual meeting must include election of directors and the transaction of other business of the association. If the election of directors is not held on the day desig…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-04 Compensation and expenses of members
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Each member of the board of directors is entitled to receive compensation in the amount of one hundred thirty-five dollars per day plus reimbursement of expenses as provided by law for state officers while attending meetings or performing duties directed by the board. The board o…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-05 Board of directors - Terms
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The affairs of the state fair association must be managed by its board of directors, which must consist of nine members unless otherwise provided in the association bylaws. A decrease in the number of directors may not affect the term of any incumbent director. Each director shal…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-06 Annual meeting of the board of directors - Special meetings - Notice
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1. A regular annual meeting of the board of directors must be held immediately after and at the same place as the annual meeting of the association. Notice of the regular annual meeting of the board of directors must be included in the notice of the annual meeting of the state fa…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-07 Quorum of board of directors to transact business
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A majority of the board of directors constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the board. If less than a majority of the directors are present at a meeting, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. …
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-08 Vacancies and special compensation of board members
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Any vacancy occurring on the board of directors must be filled by the board of directors for the unexpired term of the vacancy. The board of directors may contract for and pay directors rendering unusual or exceptional services to the association special compensation appropriate …
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-09 Officers - Removal - Vacancies
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The officers of the association must be a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and such other officers as may be created by the board of directors. An officer of the association shall perform the duties of the office as prescribed by law, the bylaws, or the board of d…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-10 Officers - Duties
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1. The president is the principal executive officer of the association and shall supervise and control the business and affairs of the association and preside at all meetings of the association and the board of directors. The president may sign, with the secretary or any other of…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-11 Director's liability limited
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The individual members of the board of directors of the state fair association are not liable for the negligence of any person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company staging any show, race, or other amusement at the state fair, nor for the negligence of any person emplo…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-12 Bylaws, rules, and regulations
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The state fair association may make all bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with law, which it deems necessary or proper to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter and for the government of the state fair grounds, and for all activities on the state fair gr…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-13 Appointment of necessary employees
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The president, or any other person delegated the authority by the board of directors, shall appoint and employ deputies and other subordinates; contractors, architects, builders, clerks, accountants, and other experts; and agents and servants as required to carry out the function…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-14 State fair operating fund - Continuing appropriation
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A special fund for the North Dakota state fair association to be known as the state fair operating fund must be maintained in the state treasury. All income, fees, rents, interest, and any other moneys, from any source derived by the state fair association, must be deposited in t…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-15 Organization under corporation laws - Real property transactions - Contracts
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The state fair association has the rights, privileges, and liabilities of a corporation under the corporation laws of this state except as provided by this chapter. The association may purchase, hold, lease, exchange, trade, or sell real estate for the purpose of promoting and co…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-16 Name in which business conducted and titles taken - Execution of written instruments
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All business of the association must be conducted under the name of "North Dakota state fair association". Title to property obtained in regard to the operation of the association must be obtained and conveyed in the name of the state of North Dakota, doing business as the North …
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-17 Certified audit of state fair association
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The state fair association shall submit annually to the governor and the legislative audit and fiscal review committee an audit report prepared by a certified public accountant based upon an audit of all records and accounts of the association.
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-18 Attorney general to act as legal adviser
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The attorney general shall appoint an assistant attorney general or a special assistant attorney general to provide legal assistance to the state fair association. The appointment is revocable at the pleasure of the attorney general. This section does not prohibit the state fair …
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-19 Law enforcement - Arrangements with local law enforcement agencies
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The state fair association shall make arrangements with local law enforcement agencies for the provision of law enforcement personnel. For the purpose of enforcing any state and local laws, rules, regulations, bylaws, and ordinances of the state fair association, negotiations may…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-20 Service of process
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In any action or proceeding upon a claim arising out of the conduct of the state fair, service of process may be made as provided in section 53-05-04.
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-21 Regulation and licensing
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The state fair association shall regulate all shows, exhibitions, performances, establishments, and privileges carried on during the state fair and ensure those enterprises are properly licensed according to local and state laws. The state fair association may license any enterpr…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-22 Nonliability of state for debts - Exception
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The state is not liable for any of the debts or liabilities of the state fair association except as appropriations are made for that purpose by the legislative assembly.
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-23 Annual report
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The secretary or other officer charged with compiling an annual report of the proceedings of the state fair association and its financial condition for the preceding fiscal year by the annual meeting shall file a copy in the office of the agriculture commissioner. The commissione…
N.D.C.C. § 4.1-45-24 The Iverson grandstand
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The grandstand constructed by the state fair association on the state fairgrounds during the 2009-11 biennium is designated the Iverson grandstand.