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MO Rev Stat § 262.080 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.080 - Procurement of buildings and grounds.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   262.080. Procurement of buildings and grounds. — As soon as said experiment station is located it shall be the duty of the board of regents of Southwest Missouri State University to procure grounds, if not already donated, at the best advantage, either by donation or purchase, and to erect such buildings thereon for the use of said station; provided, however, they may lease buildings or buy them, if already built, separate and apart from the grounds, provided the grounds shall not be located more than one mile from said buildings. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14057)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12390; 1919 § 11960; 1909 § 621
MO Rev Stat § 262.090 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.090 - Lands — duties of manager — not to engage in fruit business.

Effective - 28 Aug 1953   262.090. Lands — duties of manager — not to engage in fruit business. — The manager and inspector under supervision of the board of regents of Southwest Missouri State University is hereby authorized to cause said lands to be cleared, fenced and put in a state of cultivation, or so much thereof as shall be necessary for present uses, and shall plant such trees, berries or vines as the manager and inspector shall think proper as an experiment, and shall test the various varieties as to their adaptability for the climate, the kinds of fruits and berries as to the kind most adapted for the market and most free from disease, and may hire and employ such force as is necessary to do and perform said work. Neither the manager and inspector or any member of his immediate family shall, either directly or indirectly, engage in the production of fruit or fruit products for sale, or purchase for resale any fruit or fruit products during his term of office. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14058, A.L. 1953 p. 5)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12391; 1919 § 11961; 1909 § 622
MO Rev Stat § 262.110 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.110 - Duties of university.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   262.110. Duties of university. — 1. It shall be the duty of the University of Missouri to promote and encourage the poultry industry in the state of Missouri in all its branches; to organize the poultry raisers of the state, for the purpose of affording a systematic means for gathering useful information for the use of the university, and to publish the same for the benefit of the farmers and poultry raisers of the state of Missouri. It shall be their duty to gather poultry statistics and information as to the best and most profitable means of raising and handling poultry and publish the same in bulletins as frequently as may be deemed expedient; hold poultry institutes in different sections of the state, for the purpose of giving instructions in the breeding and raising of poultry; provide for and manage one annual state poultry exhibition at such time and place as may be determined by the university; provide lectures for the promoting and encouraging the poultry interests of the state.  2. They shall have general management and supervision of such organizations of poultry breeders as may be formed under their authority, and power to make such needful rules and regulations as will best promote the objects of their organization; and shall make an annual report to the general assembly of the state, embracing an abstract of the work accomplished by the university for the next preceding year, and accompanied by such recommendations, including especially such a system of public instruction on this subject as may be deemed useful. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14143)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12459; 1919 § 12028; 1909 § 664
MO Rev Stat § 262.215 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.215 - State fair, definitions.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   262.215. State fair, definitions. — Unless the language or context clearly indicates a different meaning is intended, as used in sections 262.215 to 262.280, the following terms mean:  (1) "Commission", the state fair commission established by sections 262.215 to 262.280;  (2) "Commissioner", a member of the state fair commission;  (3) "Director", before January 1, 1996, the director of the department of agriculture; after January 1, 1996, the director of the Missouri state fair appointed by the state fair commission. ­­-------- (L. 1994 S.B. 692)
MO Rev Stat § 262.217 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.217 - State fair commission, created — commissioners, appointment, expenses, vacancies.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995   262.217. State fair commission, created — commissioners, appointment, expenses, vacancies. — Effective September 1, 1995, there is created a "State Fair Commission" whose domicile for the purposes of sections 262.215 to 262.280 shall be the department of agriculture of this state. The commission shall consist of nine members, two of whom shall be active farmers, two of whom shall be either current members or past presidents of county or regional fair boards, one of whom shall be the director of the department of agriculture, one of whom shall be employed in agribusiness, and three at-large members who shall be Missouri residents. The director of the department of agriculture shall be the chairman of the commission until January 31, 1997, and shall not be counted against membership from a congressional district, at which time the chairman shall be elected from among the members of the commission by the commission members. Such officer shall serve for a term of two years. Commissioners shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred when attending meetings of the commission, to be paid from appropriations made therefor. Commissioners shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. The county fair association in the state may submit to the governor a list of nominees for appointment, three from each congressional district, for those commission members who are required to be current members or past presidents of county fair boards. Not more than four commissioners excluding the director of agriculture shall be members of the same political party. Each commissioner shall be a resident of the state for five years prior to his appointment. The eight initial commissioners shall be appointed as follows: two shall be appointed for terms of one year, two for terms of two years, two for terms of three years and two for terms of four years. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years. A commissioner shall continue to serve until his successor is appointed and qualified. Whenever any vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment for the remainder of the term of the commissioner who was replaced. There shall be no more than two commission members from any congressional district. ­­-------- (L. 1994 S.B. 692, A.L. 1995 S.B. 437)
MO Rev Stat § 262.219 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.219 - Director to be appointed by commission, salary — staff may be employed, limits.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   262.219. Director to be appointed by commission, salary — staff may be employed, limits. — 1. After January 1, 1996, the commission shall appoint a director of the Missouri state fair who shall, at that time, assume from the director of the department of agriculture the responsibility for administration of the state fair. The director shall receive an annual salary as established by the commission, subject to appropriations, to be paid in the same manner as other state employees. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The director may reside on the grounds of the Missouri state fair, and housing and utilities may be provided by the commission out of funds appropriated for that purpose.  2. Within the limits of appropriations made for that purpose, necessary administrative and maintenance staff may be employed by the director for the care and maintenance of the state fair grounds. ­­-------- (L. 1994 S.B. 692)
MO Rev Stat § 262.220 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.220 - State fair — establishment — control — condemnation proceedings.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   262.220. State fair — establishment — control — condemnation proceedings. — 1. For the purpose of encouraging the development of the agricultural, horticultural, mechanical, mineral, livestock production and all other industrial interests of the state of Missouri, there is hereby established a state fair, to be held annually at Sedalia, Missouri, and on the state fairgrounds heretofore conveyed by deeds of conveyance to the state of Missouri and hereafter to be acquired by the state of Missouri as herein provided; and the fair shall be under the control and management of the state fair commission. The commission may lease or purchase such lands, suitable for the use of the state fair, as may be deemed by the commission necessary and proper for such purposes and subject to legislative approval.  2. The purchase of lands by the commission shall be on behalf of the state of Missouri at such terms as the commission may deem fair and reasonable, and a deed or deeds shall be taken therefor to the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14154, A.L. 1994 S.B. 692)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12470; 1919 § 12039; 1909 § 671
MO Rev Stat § 262.230 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.230 - Fair held, when — how — reverter clause.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   262.230. Fair held, when — how — reverter clause. — The commission, at such time as may be determined by it, shall hold, annually, a fair upon the state fairgrounds above designated; and at these fairs all important products of the state shall be recognized, according to merit, by premiums or rewards, for excellence offered by the commission, out of a fund provided therefor by the legislature of the state, or from funds that may be otherwise provided. The commission may require parties receiving awards for excellence or merit to provide a complete history of how the exhibit was produced, and all other information concerning the entry that would be of interest or benefit to the general public; and provided further, that should the state fail for three consecutive years to hold a fair, the land thus used for state fair purposes shall revert to the parties donating it. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14155, A.L. 1994 S.B. 692)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12475; 1919 § 12044; 1909 § 676
MO Rev Stat § 262.240 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.240 - Printing and distribution of catalogues.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   262.240. Printing and distribution of catalogues. — At least three months before the holding of any annual fair the director, at the direction of the commission, shall prepare a catalogue and list of premiums offered. He shall print the same in proper form, with the rules and regulations governing entries, exhibits and the payment of premiums; and he shall, at least three months before the opening of the fair, cause as many copies of the catalogue as the commission directs to be distributed throughout the state, and he shall send a copy to any person making request therefor. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14156, A.L. 1994 S.B. 692)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12476; 1919 § 12045; 1909 § 677
MO Rev Stat § 262.250 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.250 - Entry fees — classification.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   262.250. Entry fees — classification. — The commission may charge a fee on any entry to be paid at the time of entry. All animals and articles must be entered in their proper classes and no other. The director shall determine all questions of classification. In addition to any exemption in chapter 144, no sales taxes shall be levied and collected on any entry fee or charge authorized in this section. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14157, A.L. 1994 S.B. 692)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12477; 1919 § 12046; 1909 § 678
MO Rev Stat § 262.255 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.255 - Exhibiting livestock, all qualified 4-H and FFA members permitted to participate — rules and fees permitted.

Effective - 28 Aug 2012   262.255. Exhibiting livestock, all qualified 4-H and FFA members permitted to participate — rules and fees permitted. — The state fair commission shall permit all qualifying 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members to exhibit livestock at the state fair. The state fair commission shall have the authority to establish rules and fees for participation in its individual events. ­­-------- (L. 2012 S.B. 631)
MO Rev Stat § 262.260 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.260 - Admission fees, revenues from sale of privileges and pari-mutuel wagering — disposition — state fair fee fund created — gifts and grants authorized, transfer to general revenue prohibited — purpose of fund — investment.

Effective - 28 Aug 2000   262.260. Admission fees, revenues from sale of privileges and pari-mutuel wagering — disposition — state fair fee fund created — gifts and grants authorized, transfer to general revenue prohibited — purpose of fund — investment. — 1. The commission shall establish admission fees to be charged at the gates of the fairgrounds. The admission fees, revenues from the sale of privileges and revenues as a result of pari-mutuel wagering shall be payable to and collected by the department of agriculture and transmitted to the state director of revenue who shall deposit the same to the credit of the "State Fair Fee Fund" which is hereby created in the state treasury. Such fund may also receive gifts, grants, contributions, appropriations and funds or benefits from any other source or sources. The money in the state fair fee fund may be used in improving and beautifying the grounds, paying premiums and defraying expenses of the state fair, including officers' salaries, the hire of assistants, expense and equipment, capital improvements and maintenance and repair.  2. The unexpended balance in the state fair fee fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not be transferred to the general revenue fund of the state, and the provisions of section 33.080 relating to the transfer of funds to the general revenue fund of the state by the state treasurer shall not apply to the state fair fee fund.  3. Any portion of the fund not immediately needed for the purposes authorized shall be invested by the state treasurer as provided by the constitution and laws of this state. All income from such investments shall be deposited in the state fair fee fund. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14158, A.L. 1947 V. I p. 19, A.L. 1967 p. 370, A.L. 1977 S.B. 431, A.L. 1983 H.B. 729, A.L. 1986 S.B. 572 merged with S.B. 580, A.L. 1992 S.B. 602, A.L. 1994 S.B. 692, A.L. 1997 S.B. 216, A.L. 2000 S.B. 540)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12478; 1919 § 12047; 1909 § 679
MO Rev Stat § 262.261 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.261 - State fair escrow fund created, use of moneys.

Effective - 28 Aug 2007   262.261. State fair escrow fund created, use of moneys. — 1. The "State Fair Escrow Fund" is hereby created. Such fund shall be held and maintained by the state fair commission. All ticket sales income pertaining to the Missouri state fair grandstand shows, arena events, and carnival rides shall be deposited into the state fair escrow fund. The fund may receive moneys for specific event purposes, including both off-season and fair events. Such fund may receive gifts, grants, contributions, and funds or benefits from any other source or sources, such as sponsorships and auction proceeds. The money in the state fair escrow fund may be used for paying entertainers, carnival contractors, workers, and other event promoters and may include expenses and equipment.  2. The state fair escrow fund shall be established and operated by the state fair in a separate account and under the direct control of the state fair director and the state fair commission. The provisions of section 30.170 to the contrary notwithstanding, the money in the state fair escrow fund shall be retained outside the control of the state treasury. The provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary notwithstanding, the money in the state fair escrow fund shall be retained for the purposes specified in this section and shall not revert or be transferred to general revenue. The state fair shall keep accurate records of the source of money deposited in the state fair escrow fund and shall allocate funds for the appropriate expenditures.  3. The unexpended balance in the state fair escrow fund at the end of each calendar year shall not exceed the preceding year's expenditures as they are described in subsection 1 of this section. ­­-------- (L. 2007 H.B. 428)
MO Rev Stat § 262.262 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.262 - State fair trust fund for prizes — disbursement — investment.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   262.262. State fair trust fund for prizes — disbursement — investment. — 1. A special trust fund, to be known as the "State Fair Trust Fund", is established in the state treasury. All moneys received by the state from gifts, grants, legacies or devises for the purpose of providing premiums or prizes to winners of competition at the Missouri state fair in Sedalia, Missouri, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the trust fund. Moneys in the fund may be appropriated and may be disbursed, on warrants drawn by the director and approved by the commission, only for the purpose for which the moneys were received and for no other purpose. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of the biennium shall not be transferred and placed to the credit of the general revenue of the state, but instead shall remain in the fund until appropriated and expended, or transferred in the manner authorized by the provisions of this section.  2. Moneys in the state fair trust fund not needed currently for the purposes designated in subsection 1 of this section may be invested by the state treasurer in the manner that other moneys of the state are authorized by law to be invested. All interest, income and returns from moneys of the trust fund shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the trust fund. ­­-------- (L. 1979 H.B. 792 § 1, A.L. 1994 S.B. 692)
MO Rev Stat § 262.265 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.265 - Distribution of pari-mutuel wagering pool if state agency is the licensee.

Effective - 06 May 1986   262.265. Distribution of pari-mutuel wagering pool if state agency is the licensee. — Those portions of a pari-mutuel wagering pool which are allocated by law or rule of the commission for purse money or for distribution to holders of winning tickets shall not represent revenue collected and moneys received by the state if the organization licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering under section 313.580 is a state agency. Such state agency licensee may pay purse money or holders of winning tickets in any manner consistent with rules promulgated by the commission. ­­-------- (L. 1986 S.B. 572)  Effective 5-06-86
MO Rev Stat § 262.280 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.280 - County exhibits.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   262.280. County exhibits. — The county commission of any county in this state may, in its discretion, appropriate such sums of money as it may deem necessary or proper for an exhibit of the resources and products of the county at the Missouri state fair out of any funds not otherwise appropriated, and the county commission may appoint some suitable person to look after said exhibit for such county. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14160)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12483; 1919 § 12052; 1909 § 684
MO Rev Stat § 262.290 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals|Chapter 262 - Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture|Section 262.290 - Incorporation, procedure — powers — buildings and improvements — exception.

Effective - 28 Aug 2003   262.290. Incorporation, procedure — powers — buildings and improvements — exception. — Whenever fifty or more registered voters of this state shall present a petition to the county commission of the county in which they or a majority of them reside, stating therein that they desire to organize and be incorporated for the purpose of promoting improvements in agriculture, manufacture and the raising of stock, and setting forth in such petition the name and location to be adopted by the proposed incorporation, the name to be "The (name of county) Agricultural and Mechanical Society of (name of town or city where the office of said society is to be located)", and the county commission shall be satisfied that such persons are registered voters of this state, the county commission shall, by order, declare the petitioners incorporated for the purpose specified in this section, and thenceforth the petitioners shall be a body politic and corporate by the name and style adopted, and by that name they and their successors shall be known in law, have perpetual succession, sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, defend and be defended, in all courts and in all actions, pleas and matters whatsoever, shall have the authority to borrow money, and shall have power to purchase, hold, lease, rent, mortgage, and receive any quantity of land with such buildings and improvements as may be placed thereon, and any other property and may, by vote, determine that thereafter the members of such society shall be composed of such persons as shall subscribe at least one share of the capital stock thereof, in shares not exceeding five hundred dollars each, said shares to be personal property and transferable by agreement; but no transfer shall be binding on the society until reported in writing and approved by the board of directors. The amount of such capital stock shall, from time to time, be fixed by the stockholders or board of directors, provided the same shall at no time exceed two million dollars, and the board of directors may convey, lease, sell and dispose of the property of the society, or any part thereof, for the benefit of the society and have a common seal, and break and alter the same at pleasure. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14161, A.L. 1988 S.B. 811, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1070, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1595, A.L. 1993 H.B. 566, A.L. 1994 S.B. 692, A.L. 2003 S.B. 611)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 12484; 1919 § 12053; 1909 § 685