(a) The department of agriculture is charged with administration of a state fair.
(b) The commissioner is authorized to:(1) Select an operator for the purpose of managing and conducting at least one (1) fair serving the state annually;(2) Enter into any contracts and agreements necessary to effectuate this part;(3) Accept and administer gifts, contributions, and bequests of unrestricted funds or property from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of promoting and advancing a state fair;(4) Grant leases on all or any part of the property, land, or buildings under jurisdiction of the department for advancement of a state fair;(5) Require, as frequently as the commissioner deems necessary, submission of operations reports, financial documents, and audit findings of the operator, as they relate to administration of the state fair;(6) Promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, as necessary to effectuate this part; and(7) Form advisory panels from qualified persons within the state to obtain advice and counsel on matters pertaining to the state fair.
(1) Select an operator for the purpose of managing and conducting at least one (1) fair serving the state annually;
(2) Enter into any contracts and agreements necessary to effectuate this part;
(3) Accept and administer gifts, contributions, and bequests of unrestricted funds or property from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of promoting and advancing a state fair;
(4) Grant leases on all or any part of the property, land, or buildings under jurisdiction of the department for advancement of a state fair;
(5) Require, as frequently as the commissioner deems necessary, submission of operations reports, financial documents, and audit findings of the operator, as they relate to administration of the state fair;
(6) Promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, as necessary to effectuate this part; and
(7) Form advisory panels from qualified persons within the state to obtain advice and counsel on matters pertaining to the state fair.