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AL Code § 2-7-24 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-24 - Types of Awards Permitted.

Section 2-7-24Types of awards permitted. The board shall grant state aid only on cash premiums paid on approved classes of: (1) Beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, equine or equidae, and other livestock, including farmwork stock, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. (2) Field, garden, and horticulture products and apiary products and exhibits. (3) Home economics displays, including cooking, sewing, preserving, and other activities of women. (4) Other agricultural products. (5) Agricultural education exhibits. (6) Flower shows or exhibits. (7) Fine arts (art exhibits, including portraits, paintings, drawings, sculpture, and molding of pottery). (8) Exhibits for 4-H clubs, Future Farmers of America, and other similar youth organizations. (9) Community exhibits. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §5; Act 2004-627, p. 1421, §1.)
AL Code § 2-7-25 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-25 - Filing of Statement of Prizes to Be Awarded.

Section 2-7-25Filing of statement of prizes to be awarded. On a date to be specified by the board and not less than 30 days before holding its fair, the president, secretary or other officer of any association which desires to share in state aid available for the purposes of this article shall file with or make available to the board a statement of prizes and premiums to be paid during the current fair season for entries outlined in Section 2-7-24. The statement shall show the name and address of each prize and premium winner for the prior year, along with the amount paid to each winner and the total amount paid to all winners. The association shall keep for three years checks, receipts or other evidence of payments of prizes and premiums listed for the purpose of obtaining state aid. State aid on the basis of premiums paid during the preceding season shall be allocated by the board for the current fair season. Whenever any fair did not operate during the preceding fair season, the board is authorized in that instance alone to make an allocation of state aid based upon the estimate of prizes and premiums to be paid during the current season. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §6.)
AL Code § 2-7-26 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-26 - Verified Statement of Awards; Approval of Awards by Board; Payments to Fairs.

Section 2-7-26Verified statement of awards; approval of awards by board; payments to fairs. Within 30 days after the prizes and premiums have been paid and upon a verified statement of the association, the board shall determine from the application, reports, checks or receipts and by any investigation deemed necessary as to whether or not a fair requesting aid has been held in accordance with the provisions of this article and with the rules and regulations promulgated under this article. If, in the judgment of the board, the fair has met such requirements, said board shall present the State Comptroller with a requisition for an amount equal to the state aid authorized such fair and any special merit award, as provided in this article, that may have been earned by such fair. The State Comptroller shall thereupon draw a warrant upon the State Treasurer for payment of the amount due to be paid to such fair. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §7.)
AL Code § 2-7-27 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-27 - Amount of State Aid Payable to Fairs - Generally.

Section 2-7-27Amount of state aid payable to fairs - Generally. Two thirds of the annual appropriation remaining, after the deduction of not more than 12 percent of the annual appropriation for administrative expenses, shall be paid by the board as state aid to fairs eligible to receive such aid. Allotments of state aid shall be made on the basis of the percentage of premiums paid by a fair during the preceding year pursuant to Section 2-7-29 and in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §10; Acts 1976, No. 588, p. 800, §1.)
AL Code § 2-7-28 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-28 - Amount of State Aid Payable to Fairs - Special Merit Awards.

Section 2-7-28Amount of state aid payable to fairs - Special merit awards. (a) One third of the funds remaining after deductions for administrative expenses shall be disbursed to those fairs entitled to a special merit award as follows: (1) The fair which in the opinion of the judges is superior to all other fairs in the same category of those categories adopted by the board shall receive the state championship award, which shall be equal to 100 percent of the state aid allotted to the fair receiving such award. It is intended that there shall be a state championship award for each category of fairs of those categories adopted by the board. (2) Every fair in each category of fairs judged superior under criteria established by the judges shall receive a superior fair award. The fair eligible to receive the superior fair award shall receive an amount equal to 75 percent of the state aid allotted to it. (3) Every fair in each category of fairs judged excellent under the criteria established by the judges shall receive an excellent fair award. The fair eligible to receive this award shall receive an amount equal to 50 percent of the state aid allotted to it. (4) Every fair in each category of fairs judged standard under the criteria established by the judges shall receive a standard fair award. The fair eligible to receive this award shall receive an amount equal to 35 percent of the state aid allotted to it. (b) No one fair shall be eligible for more than one of the four awards listed above. If the one third of the annual appropriation allocated for merit awards is inadequate to pay such awards provided for in this section, then said merit awards shall be reduced proportionately. The board is hereby authorized to reduce a merit award not to exceed 20 percent in case proper records and reports required by the board or required by the judges for issuance of awards are not promptly and accurately submitted. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §11; Acts 1971, No. 962, p. 1719, §1; Acts 1989, No. 89-423, p. 888, §3.)
AL Code § 2-7-29 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-29 - Amount of State Aid Payable to Fairs - Limitations.

Section 2-7-29Amount of state aid payable to fairs - Limitations. The amount of state aid given a fair under Section 2-7-27 shall be a percentage of the prizes or premiums paid by the fair. In no case shall a fair be paid state aid and merit awards combined exceeding the amount such fair pays in approved agricultural prizes or premiums. The total amount paid by the board in state aid and merit awards to a fair in any year shall not exceed the amount authorized herein. No allotment and payment to a fair under Sections 2-7-26 and 2-7-27 for state aid shall exceed 50 percent of the prizes and premiums paid at the fair, and no such fair shall be eligible for an allotment unless at least $500.00 is to be paid by it in prizes and premiums. No part of any allotment and payment of funds payable hereunder shall be used for maintenance, improvements or operating expenses of any fair or for any other purpose than prizes, premiums and awards. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §4; Acts 1989, No. 89-423, p. 888, §4.)
AL Code § 2-7-30 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-30 - Fairs Receiving Direct Legislative Appropriations Ineligible for Aid Under Article.

Section 2-7-30Fairs receiving direct legislative appropriations ineligible for aid under article. Any state, county, regional or community fair which shall receive any state financial aid by direct legislative appropriation for the payment of prizes and premium awards shall not be eligible to participate in any of the benefits provided under this article. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §12.)
AL Code § 2-7-31 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-31 - Special Awards Committee for Fairs.

Section 2-7-31Special awards committee for fairs. The board shall appoint a committee to consist of not more than five members and it shall be the duty of the committee to establish the standards and criteria by which the eligible fairs in the state shall be judged for the awards as provided in Section 2-7-28 and to judge such fairs to select the recipients of such awards. The committee shall be known and designated as the "Special Awards Committee for Fairs." Each member of such committee, before being eligible for appointment thereon, shall be an officer or director of a fair association which is a member of the Association of Alabama Fairs, which association shall be entitled to make recommendations to the board concerning individuals who are to be appointed as members of the committee. The members shall serve on the committee for a term of four years and until their successors are appointed by the board. Vacancies on said committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments are made. The committee shall select one of its members to serve as its chairman. For attending meetings of the committee and for performing other duties of the committee, the members shall receive a per diem allowance of $25.00 per day, plus the travel and subsistence expense allowance at the rate authorized by law for official travel of state employees. Such per diem and travel allowances shall be paid from the administrative fund or account provided in Section 2-7-23 upon a verified claim presented to the board, provided such funds are available under authority of said Section 2-7-23. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §13; Acts 1971, No. 962, p. 1719, §2; Acts 1976, No. 588, p. 800, §2; Acts 1981, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 81-984, p. 166, §1; Acts 1989, No. 89-423, p. 888, §5.)
AL Code § 2-7-32 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 2 - State Aid to Agricultural Fairs.|Section 2-7-32 - Rules and Regulations by Board.

Section 2-7-32Rules and regulations by board. The board is hereby authorized to adopt and enforce rules and regulations reasonably necessary to carry out the evident intent and purpose of the provisions of this article. (Acts 1969, No. 1122, p. 2077, §8.)
AL Code § 2-7-50 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 3 - State Aid to Livestock Shows.|Section 2-7-50 - Declaration of Purpose.

Section 2-7-50Declaration of purpose. A legitimate and properly organized agricultural fair is an important educational aid in encouraging agriculture, fostering the development of livestock and promoting interest in community, club and school work. The offering of prizes, premiums and awards for exhibits and demonstrations stimulates competition in these pursuits and serves as an incentive to a greater participation in these activities. Therefore, in order to better promote the development of agriculture in Alabama, it is deemed necessary to provide state aid for livestock shows. (Acts 1951, No. 746, p. 1295, §1.)
AL Code § 2-7-51 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 3 - State Aid to Livestock Shows.|Section 2-7-51 - Expenditures for Prizes and Premiums Authorized.

Section 2-7-51Expenditures for prizes and premiums authorized. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries, is hereby authorized to expend up to but not more than such amount as may be appropriated in the general appropriations bill for the purpose of awarding prizes and premiums at livestock shows. Such awards shall be made for exhibits and demonstrations at bona fide, nonprofit livestock shows which are sponsored by the state Department of Agriculture and Industries. The amounts to be expended under this section shall be applied for, expended and disbursed as provided in this article. (Acts 1951, No. 746, p. 1295, §2.)
AL Code § 2-7-52 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 3 - State Aid to Livestock Shows.|Section 2-7-52 - Shows Eligible for Allotments; Limitations on Allotments.

Section 2-7-52Shows eligible for allotments; limitations on allotments. Allotments of state aid under this article may be made for awarding of prizes for livestock shows; provided, that such awards shall be made only for the purpose of awarding prizes and premiums at shows sponsored by the state Department of Agriculture and Industries, and then only to match an equal amount provided for that purpose by subscription of private persons, firms or corporations. Allotments of state aid under this section shall not be made to any livestock show or other similar organization if such organization is organized for pecuniary profit of any individual, firm or corporation or if such organization pays monetary dividends to any individual, firm or corporation. (Acts 1951, No. 746, p. 1295, §3; Acts 1953, No. 667, p. 924.)
AL Code § 2-7-53 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 7 - Fairs and Exhibits.|Article 3 - State Aid to Livestock Shows.|Section 2-7-53 - Statement to Be Filed by Organization Desiring Allotment; Time of Payment; Amount.

Section 2-7-53Statement to be filed by organization desiring allotment; time of payment; amount. Any livestock exhibit group desiring to obtain an allotment under this article shall, not less than 30 days before holding its livestock show, file with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries a statement of its premium list for that year with a detailed explanation of the exhibits and demonstrations for which prizes, premiums and awards are to be paid. The amounts allotted shall be paid by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries within 30 days after the prizes, premiums and awards have been actually paid upon a verified statement of same. The amount to be allotted to livestock shows shall be left to the discretion of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, subject to the approval of the Board of Agriculture and Industries. (Acts 1951, No. 746, p. 1295, §4.)
AL Code § 2-8-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-1 - Legislative Purpose and Intent.

Section 2-8-1Legislative purpose and intent. It is hereby declared to be in the interest of the public welfare that owners of cattle shall be authorized and encouraged to act jointly and in cooperation with handlers, dealers and purchasers of cattle and with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and with the State Board of Agriculture and Industries in promoting and stimulating, by research, education, advertising and other methods, the increased and efficient production, distribution, use and sale of cattle and beef products, and it is the intent and purpose of this article to authorize and provide a method and procedure for a promotional program for the cattle industry and the financing thereof pursuant to powers conferred upon the Legislature by Amendment 201 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §1.)
AL Code § 2-8-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-2 - Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade.

Section 2-8-2Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. No association, meeting or activity undertaken in pursuance of the provisions of this article and intended to benefit the Alabama cattle industry shall be deemed or considered illegal or in restraint of trade. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §2.)
AL Code § 2-8-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-3 - Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest.

Section 2-8-3Referendum and assessments declared to be in public interest. It is hereby further declared to be in the public interest and highly advantageous to the economy of the state that cattle owners be permitted by referendum as provided in this article to levy upon themselves an assessment and to provide for the collection thereof for the financing or contributing toward the financing of a program of research, education, advertising and other methods designed to increase or promote the efficient and economical production, distribution and marketing as well as the increased use, consumption and sale of cattle and beef products. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §3.)
AL Code § 2-8-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-4 - Application of Cattle Owners' Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally.

Section 2-8-4Application of cattle owners' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally. Any nonprofit association of cattle owners organized for the promotion and betterment of the cattle industry may make application to the State Board of Agriculture and Industries for certification and approval for the purpose of conducting a referendum among cattle owners of the state, upon the question of levying an assessment and collecting, expending and utilizing same for the purpose or purposes authorized under this article and as stated in such referendum. Any nonprofit association approved or certified under this article as an approved or certified association by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries shall be authorized to execute or carry out such a promotional program within the limits prescribed by this article. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §4.)
AL Code § 2-8-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-5 - Application of Cattle Owners' Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application.

Section 2-8-5Application of cattle owners' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. Upon the filing with the State Board of Agriculture and Industries of an application by any nonprofit association of cattle owners as provided in Section 2-8-4, the said board shall within 30 days thereafter meet and consider the application. If it is shown by the applicant to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is fairly representative of the cattle owners of this state and the board shall otherwise find and determine that such application is in conformity with the provisions and purposes of this article, the board shall certify such association as the duly delegated and authorized group or organization and shall likewise certify that such organization is duly authorized to conduct among the cattle owners of this state a referendum for the purpose set forth in its application which shall be consistent with the purposes of this article. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §5.)
AL Code § 2-8-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-6 - Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment.

Section 2-8-6Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment. Upon being certified by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries as provided in Section 2-8-5, such association shall thereupon be fully authorized and empowered to hold and conduct on the part of the Alabama cattle owners a referendum wherein they shall be entitled to vote on the question of whether or not they shall levy upon themselves an assessment under and subject to and for the purpose stated in this article. The referendum may be conducted either on a statewide or area basis as may be determined by the certified association. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §6.)
AL Code § 2-8-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-7 - Notice of Referendum.

Section 2-8-7Notice of referendum. When a referendum has been authorized as provided in Section 2-8-6, the certified association shall, not less than 30 days before the date for such referendum, publicly announce the date, hours, polling places and rules for voting in the referendum, the area covered by the referendum, the amount and basis of the assessment proposed to be collected, the means by which such assessment shall be collected and the general purposes for which said amount so collected shall be expended and applied. Such notice shall be published by the certified association through the medium of its trade publication, and written notice thereof shall be given to each county agent in the area covered by the referendum. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §7.)
AL Code § 2-8-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-8 - Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.

Section 2-8-8Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. The arrangements for and the management of any referendum conducted under the provisions of this article shall be under the direction of the association certified by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries to conduct the same, and such association shall furnish all necessary ballots and arrange for the necessary poll holders. All expense and costs necessary to conduct such a referendum shall be borne by such association. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §8.)
AL Code § 2-8-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 2 - Agriculture.|Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.|Article 1 - Cattle Industry.|Section 2-8-9 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On.

Section 2-8-9Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on. Any referendum conducted under the provisions of this article may be held on an area or statewide basis as may be determined by the certified association pursuant to rules and regulations adopted for the holding of such referendum. All owners of cattle in the area covered by the referendum who shall be subject to any assessments levied under the provisions of this article shall be entitled to vote in the referendum. In such referendum, individuals so eligible for participation therein shall vote upon the question of whether there shall be levied an assessment for a period of five years in an amount set forth in the call for such referendum, which amount shall not exceed the limitations prescribed by this article. (Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 280, p. 2320, §8; Acts 1981, No. 81-211, p. 265, §1.)