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FL Stat § 616.12 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.12 - Licenses upon certain shows; distribution of fees; exemptions.

616.12 Licenses upon certain shows; distribution of fees; exemptions.—(1) Each person who operates any traveling show, exhibition, amusement enterprise, carnival, vaudeville, exhibit, minstrel, rodeo, theatrical, game or test of skill, riding device, dramatic repertoire, other show or amusement, or concession, including a concession operating in a tent, enclosure, or other temporary structure, within the grounds of, and in connection with, any annual public fair held by a fair association shall pay the license taxes provided by law. However, if the association satisfies the requirements of this chapter, including securing the required fair permit from the department, the license taxes and local business tax authorized in chapter 205 are waived and the department shall issue a tax exemption certificate. The department shall adopt the proper forms and rules to administer this section, including the necessary tax exemption certificate, showing that the fair association has met all requirements and that the traveling show, exhibition, amusement enterprise, carnival, vaudeville, exhibit, minstrel, rodeo, theatrical, game or test of skill, riding device, dramatic repertoire, other show or amusement, or concession is exempt.(2) Any fair association securing the required annual fair permit from the department is exempt from local business tax as defined by chapter 205, occupational permit fees, or any occupational taxes assessed by any county, municipality, political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof.History.—s. 1, ch. 17759, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 6526(1); s. 2, ch. 57-796; s. 2, ch. 59-166; s. 5, ch. 63-247; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 81-297; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 6, ch. 85-62; ss. 16, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 11, ch. 2012-204.
FL Stat § 616.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.121 - Making false application.

616.121 Making false application.—Any person who, with fraudulent intent, makes or causes to be made any false statement in an application for a permit to hold an annual public fair or in an application for distribution of the amount paid for license taxes under the provisions of this chapter, and by that false statement obtains that permit or distribution, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 3, ch. 57-796; s. 3, ch. 59-166; s. 638, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 17, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 74, ch. 97-102; s. 12, ch. 2012-204.
FL Stat § 616.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.13 - Restrictions on other amusement rides.

616.13 Restrictions on other amusement rides.—A person may not engage in the business of providing temporary amusement rides, as defined in s. 616.242, within a 5-mile radius of and within 30 days before or during any public fair or exposition being operated by a fair association, when not operating in connection with that fair or exposition, except with the written consent of the affected fair association.History.—s. 3, ch. 17759, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 6526(2); s. 4, ch. 59-166; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 18, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 4, ch. 98-133; s. 20, ch. 99-391.
FL Stat § 616.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.14 - Number of fairs; penalty.

616.14 Number of fairs; penalty.—(1) A fair association may not conduct more than one annual public fair each calendar year. Any fair association that conducts more than one public fair during any one calendar year is subject to revocation of its charter by the court granting the charter.(2) Any fair association that does not conduct an annual public fair for a period of 3 calendar years shall, upon the recommendation of the department, have its charter revoked by the court granting the charter.History.—s. 2, ch. 17759, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 6526(3); s. 5, ch. 59-166; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 13, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 19, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 13, ch. 2012-204.
FL Stat § 616.165 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.165 - Rules.

616.165 Rules.—The department shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.History.—ss. 3, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 41, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 196, ch. 98-200.Note.—Former s. 616.27.
FL Stat § 616.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.17 - Minimum exhibits.

616.17 Minimum exhibits.—(1) An annual public fair conducted by a fair association may not be approved by the department for a tax exemption certificate unless the fair association displays at least the following exhibits:(a) Three exhibits from 4-H Clubs or Future Farmers of America chapters which are officially approved by those clubs or chapters.(b) Three exhibits of community, individual, or county farm displays.(c) Three exhibits of field crops in at least three different crops.(d) Three exhibits of horticultural products.(e) Three culinary exhibits such as canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned pickles or juices, jams, jellies, cakes, bread, candies, or eggs.(f) Three exhibits of household arts such as homemade spreads, towels, luncheon sets, rugs, clothing, or baby apparel.(g) Three exhibits of fruit or vegetable crops in at least three different crops.(h) Three exhibits of arts, crafts, photography, or antiques or of scout handiwork.(i) Three exhibits from home demonstration, home economics, educational, religious, or civic groups.(j) Three exhibits of livestock such as dairy cows, beef cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, horses, or mules.(2) The provisions of subsection (1) do not apply to specialized livestock shows or fruit or vegetable festivals, the minimum exhibits of which shall be as follows:(a) Each specialized livestock show shall consist of at least 50 head of animals or 300 head of poultry.(b) Each specialized fruit, vegetable, or crop festival or exposition shall consist of at least 50 entries in the specialty, which shall occupy at least 1,000 square feet of display area.(3) The department may provide a waiver to the minimum exhibit requirements of this section to any fair association that submits an application for the waiver to the department, at least 30 days before the annual public fair in need of the waiver, and shows good cause why the requirements of this section cannot be met.(4) An authority or fair association as defined in this chapter that provides any of the exhibits set forth in subsection (1) or other exhibits or concessions, whether such exhibits or concessions are provided directly or through an agreement with a third party, is not subject to criminal penalties or civil damages arising out of the personal injury or death of any person, or property damage, resulting from such exhibits or concessions. This subsection does not apply if the personal injury, death, or property damage was due to an act or omission committed by the authority or fair association in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or with wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property. This subsection does not apply to third parties providing exhibits or concessions.History.—s. 8, ch. 59-166; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 81-297; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 15, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 7, ch. 85-62; ss. 21, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 60, ch. 2011-206; s. 15, ch. 2012-204.
FL Stat § 616.185 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.185 - Trespass upon grounds or facilities of public fair; penalty; arrests.

616.185 Trespass upon grounds or facilities of public fair; penalty; arrests.—(1) For the purposes of this chapter, trespass upon the grounds of the Florida State Fair Authority or any other fair association permitted under s. 616.15 means:(a) Entering and remaining upon any grounds or facilities owned, operated, or controlled by the Florida State Fair Authority or any other association permitted under s. 616.15 and committing any act that disrupts the orderly conduct of any authorized activity of the fair association in charge, or its lessees, licensees, or the general public on those grounds or facilities; or(b) Entering and remaining on those grounds or facilities after being directed not to enter or to leave them by the executive director of the authority, chief administrative officer of the fair association, or any employee or agent of the association designated by the executive director or administrator to maintain order on those grounds and facilities, after a determination by the executive director, administrator, employee, or agent that the entering or remaining on those grounds or facilities is in violation of the rules and regulations of the Florida State Fair Authority or permitted fair association or is disrupting the orderly conduct of any authorized activity of the fair association in charge, or its lessees, licensees, or the general public on those grounds or facilities.(2) Any person committing the offense of trespass upon the grounds of the Florida State Fair Authority or any other fair association permitted under s. 616.15 commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) A law enforcement officer may arrest any person on or off the premises, without a warrant, if the officer has probable cause for believing such person has committed the offense of trespass upon the grounds of the Florida State Fair Authority or any fair association permitted under s. 616.15. Such an arrest does not render the law enforcement officer criminally or civilly liable for false arrest, false imprisonment, or unlawful detention.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-427; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 152, ch. 91-224; ss. 40, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 16, ch. 2012-204.Note.—Former s. 616.266.
FL Stat § 616.19 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.19 - Designation of fairs.

616.19 Designation of fairs.—Any fair association created pursuant to this chapter shall be designated by the name stated in the permit required or stated by its fair association and is recognized by the state as equal in dignity to the Florida State Fair and as fully recognized as the Florida State Fair.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 61-513; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 22, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 17, ch. 2012-204.
FL Stat § 616.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.21 - Agricultural and livestock exhibit buildings; conditions for expenditures.

616.21 Agricultural and livestock exhibit buildings; conditions for expenditures.— Appropriated funds may not be expended except upon approval and with the recommendation of the department. Further, the appropriation may not be expended for the construction of a building unless fee simple title to the land on which the building is to be constructed is vested in the county, municipality, or fair association for which the building is to be constructed.History.—s. 2, ch. 29832, 1955; s. 1, ch. 59-367; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 2, ch. 63-393; ss. 3, 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 71-2; s. 260, ch. 71-377; s. 207, ch. 77-104; s. 17, ch. 77-108; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 4, 5, 6, ch. 81-297; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 82-46; ss. 17, 24, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 7, ch. 85-75; s. 95, ch. 92-291; ss. 23, 44, 45, ch. 93-168; s. 2, ch. 97-93; s. 75, ch. 97-102; s. 38, ch. 97-307; s. 13, ch. 2000-272; s. 18, ch. 2012-204.Note.—Former s. 603.21.
FL Stat § 616.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.22 - Exhibit buildings; matching funds for construction or repair.

616.22 Exhibit buildings; matching funds for construction or repair.—In the construction or repair of buildings as authorized by any annual appropriation, the money to be expended therefor from the appropriation shall be matched in an equal amount by the county, municipality, or fair association for which the buildings are to be constructed or repaired. The amount to be paid by the county, municipality, or fair association for the construction or repair shall be made available before the construction or repair is begun. In no event may an amount greater than $25,000 be expended from the appropriation for the construction or repair of exhibit buildings for any one county, municipality, or fair association, from funds appropriated for that purpose; however, any amount not greater than $25,000 may be expended from the appropriation for the construction or repair of exhibit buildings for any one county, municipality, or fair association from the unexpended balance of any appropriation regardless of the amount previously expended under any other legislative appropriation for that one county, municipality, or fair association.History.—s. 3, ch. 29832, 1955; s. 2, ch. 59-367; s. 3, ch. 63-393; s. 207, ch. 77-104; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 18, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 24, 44, ch. 93-168.Note.—Former s. 603.22.
FL Stat § 616.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.23 - Use of buildings.

616.23 Use of buildings.—The buildings authorized by ss. 616.21-616.23 may be used by the county, municipality, or fair association for public fair or exposition purposes. These buildings may be used as office space for agricultural agents; however, no more than 20 percent of the buildings may be so used.History.—s. 4, ch. 29832, 1955; s. 3, ch. 59-367; s. 4, ch. 63-393; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 25, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 19, ch. 2012-204.Note.—Former s. 603.23.
FL Stat § 616.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 616.001-616.24)|616.24 - Enforcement.

616.24 Enforcement.—(1) The department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.(2) It is the duty of each state attorney, law enforcement officer as defined by chapter 943, and other appropriate county or municipal officer to enforce this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto and to assist the department and its inspectors and agents in the enforcement of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.(3) The department may commence and maintain any necessary and proper action for the following purposes:(a) To enforce this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.(b) To seek to enjoin any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant thereto. The circuit court may, after a hearing and for good cause shown, temporarily or permanently enjoin any person from violating this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant thereto or failing to comply with the requirements of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant thereto.History.—ss. 2, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 96, ch. 92-291; ss. 42, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 20, ch. 2012-204.Note.—Former s. 616.28.
FL Stat § 616.251 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part III - Florida State Fair Authority (Ss. 616.251-616.265)|616.251 - Florida State Fair Authority; creation; responsibility for staging annual state fair.

616.251 Florida State Fair Authority; creation; responsibility for staging annual state fair.—(1) There is created and constituted the “Florida State Fair Authority,” a public body corporate and politic, for the purposes and with the powers set forth in this part. Such instrumentality, hereinafter referred to as “the authority,” shall have perpetual succession. For the purposes of implementing the intent of this part, the authority shall be considered an instrumentality of the state, subject to the jurisdiction of the state. Any conflict with respect to that jurisdiction will be resolved by the authority and respective state agencies.(2) The authority shall operate under the supervision of the Commissioner of Agriculture, which supervision may include, but is not limited to, assisting, advising, and making recommendations regarding the financing and operation of the authority. In assisting and advising the authority, the Commissioner of Agriculture may make appropriate staff of the department available to the authority.(3) The authority is charged with the responsibility of staging an annual fair to serve the entire state. Cash premiums or awards may be given to exhibitors.(4) The principal offices of the authority shall be in such place or places in or near the City of Tampa as the authority may from time to time designate.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 74-322; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 1, 5, 6, ch. 81-81; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 82-46; ss. 20, 24, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 8, ch. 85-62; ss. 26, 45, ch. 93-168; s. 26, ch. 96-231.
FL Stat § 616.252 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part III - Florida State Fair Authority (Ss. 616.251-616.265)|616.252 - Florida State Fair Authority; membership; number, terms, compensation.

616.252 Florida State Fair Authority; membership; number, terms, compensation.—(1)(a) The authority shall be composed of 22 members. The Commissioner of Agriculture, or her or his designee, shall serve as a voting member. There shall also be a member who is the member of the Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County representing the county commission district in which the Florida State Fairgrounds is located, who shall serve as a voting member. There shall also be an appointed youth member who is an active member of the Florida Future Farmers of America or a 4-H Club, who shall serve as a nonvoting member. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall appoint each other member of the authority. Each member appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture shall serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Agriculture. The term of each member appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture shall be 4 years, but the term of the nonvoting youth member shall be for 1 year. Members may be appointed for more than one term. Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term pursuant to the method provided in this section for appointment. Six of the members may be from Hillsborough County. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall appoint and set the compensation of an executive director. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Agriculture.(b) Members of the authority may be persons who are or have been directors or officers of a fair association or who have otherwise actively participated in conducting a public fair, festival, show, exposition, or similar activity. Holding a commission as a member of another board or authority does not render a person ineligible to serve as a member of the fair authority so long as the common-law rule of incompatibility does not prohibit holding both commissions.(2) The authority shall meet at the call of its chair, at the request of a majority of its membership, at the request of the Commissioner of Agriculture, or at such times as may be prescribed by its rules.(3) Members of the authority are not entitled to compensation for their services as members but shall be reimbursed by the authority for per diem and travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061. Except for the nonvoting youth member, each member may be compensated for any special or full-time service performed in the authority’s behalf as officers or agents of the authority.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-322; s. 1, ch. 78-409; s. 2, ch. 81-81; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 21, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 27, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 4, ch. 95-220; s. 13, ch. 95-317; s. 27, ch. 96-231; s. 1715, ch. 97-102; s. 61, ch. 2011-206; s. 52, ch. 2012-190.
FL Stat § 616.253 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part III - Florida State Fair Authority (Ss. 616.251-616.265)|616.253 - Florida State Fair Authority; officers; quorum.

616.253 Florida State Fair Authority; officers; quorum.—The authority shall elect from among its members an executive committee to consist of a chair, who shall preside, a vice chair, a secretary, a treasurer, and such other officers as the authority may deem necessary or expedient in the performance of its functions. The same person may serve both as secretary and treasurer, if thus designated. The authority may delegate to any of its members, officers, agents, or employees any of its powers or duties, which delegation it deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities, and shall establish bylaws and such rules of conduct and procedure as it may deem necessary to govern its own functioning. A majority of the members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy in the membership shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all of the powers, functions, and duties of the authority.History.—s. 3, ch. 74-322; s. 2, ch. 78-409; s. 3, ch. 81-81; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 28, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 5, ch. 95-220; s. 14, ch. 95-317.
FL Stat § 616.254 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVI - Business Organizations|Chapter 616 - Public Fairs and Expositions|Part III - Florida State Fair Authority (Ss. 616.251-616.265)|616.254 - Authority of Florida State Fair Authority to sue and be a party to suits.

616.254 Authority of Florida State Fair Authority to sue and be a party to suits.—The authority may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity with respect to its contractual rights and obligations and its responsibility to carry out its proper purposes and functions.History.—s. 4, ch. 74-322; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 29, 44, ch. 93-168.