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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-14-81. Analytical laboratory - Purposes.

The State Department of Agriculture is directed to establish, at the earliest practicable time, as a function of the State Department of Agriculture, analytical laboratory facilities for the following purposes:
1. Conducting analyses to determine the qualitative and quantitative amounts of pesticidal residues or other objectionable, harmful, or deficient materials in crops, foodstuffs, water, and other materials destined for human consumption or for animal feeds including forage crops and whole grains which are shipped in intrastate commerce in Oklahoma or which are sold or to be sold for human consumption or for animal feeds in Oklahoma;
2. Conducting tests and making qualitative and quantitative analyses to determine:
a.
the quality or wholesomeness of manufactured milk and manufactured dairy products,
b.
diseases affecting animal health, and
c.
various ingredients or components of feed, fertilizer, and pesticides; or
3. Any other chemical tests or analyses concerning agricultural products regulated or monitored by the State Board of Agriculture.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 497, § 1, emerg. eff. July 19, 1965. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 20, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000. Renumbered from § 2-19 of this title by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 126, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-14-82. Tolerances.

The State Department of Agriculture shall establish tolerances for pesticidal chemicals in foodstuffs and other materials destined for human consumption or animal feeds including forage crops and grains except where tolerances are established by the State Board of Health on foodstuffs or other materials for human consumption for which the State Board of Health has regulatory jurisdiction by law. Copies of the tolerances shall be made available to any agency, person, group, company or other organization requesting the tolerances.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 497, § 2, emerg. eff. July 19, 1965. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 21, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000. Renumbered from § 2-20 of this title by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 126, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-14-83. Time of operation - Fees - Use of other laboratories.

A. The State Department of Agriculture shall determine the days and hours of the operation of the State Department of Agriculture laboratory. The laboratory shall conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of pesticidal residues and other chemical determinations of agricultural products contained in samples submitted, by any person, agency, group, or other organization.
B. The State Board of Agriculture shall promulgate a schedule of fees for work performed by the laboratory. The fees shall be calculated to help defray the costs of operating the laboratory including, but not limited to: salaries, chemicals, materials, equipment, and repairs to and replacement of materials, equipment, and buildings. Fees paid by state offices and agencies utilizing the services of the laboratory shall be paid from their general appropriations.
C. The Department is authorized to have a test or determination made in a qualified laboratory other than the Department laboratory. Any determination or test made by another qualified laboratory shall be considered official for that particular sample.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 497, § 3, emerg. eff. July 19, 1965. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 22, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000. Renumbered from § 2-21 of this title by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 126, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-14-84. Disposition of fees.

All fees collected for analytical work in the laboratory shall be deposited in the State Department of Agriculture Revolving Fund and shall be used solely to perform analytical work.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 497, § 5, emerg. eff. July 19, 1965. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 23, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000. Renumbered from § 2-23 of this title by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 126, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-1. Agricultural fair corporations - Land, buildings and improvements - Purposes.

A. Agricultural Fair Corporations may:
1. Purchase, hold or lease or otherwise acquire any quantity of land necessary for their proper operation, with such buildings and improvements as may be erected thereon;
2. Sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of such land, buildings and improvements at their pleasure.
B. Real estate must be held for the purpose of erecting buildings and making other improvements thereon, to:
1. Promote and encourage:
a.
agriculture,
b.
horticulture,
c.
mechanics,
d.
manufacturers,
e.
stock raising,
f.
4-H clubs,
g.
Future Farmers of America,
h.
Home Demonstration Clubs,
i.
poultry raising,
j.
arts,
k.
trades,
l.
crafts,
m.
hobbies,
n.
industry,
o.
commerce, and
p.
the general welfare of the people; and
2. Cooperate as may be deemed advisable by the Corporation’s Board of Directors with:
a.
the state and federal agriculture extension organizations,
b.
cooperative marketing associations,
c.
livestock and crop improvement associations, and
d.
other farm, industrial, commercial or educational organizations.
R.L. 1910, § 22. Amended by Laws 1951, p. 1, § 1; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 146, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 31 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-2. Limitation on indebtedness - Purchase of realty - Mortgages - Directors' liability.

Agricultural Fair Corporations shall not contract any debts or liabilities in excess of the amount of money in the treasury at the time of contract except for the purchase of real property, for which they may create a debt not exceeding Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), secured by mortgage on the property of the corporation. The directors of any Agricultural Fair Corporation who vote therefor shall be personally liable for any debt contracted or incurred in violation of this section.
R.L. 1910, § 23. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 147, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 32 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-3. Capital stock and income - Charges and fees - Bylaws - Limitation of charges.

A. Agricultural Fair Corporations shall not be conducted for profit, and shall have no capital stock or income other than that derived from charges to exhibitors and fees for membership and admissions. Such charges and fees, together with the term of membership and mode of acquiring membership shall be provided for in the bylaws of the corporations.
B. Any charges and fees shall not be greater than necessary to raise sufficient money to discharge the debt for the real estate and the improvements thereon, and to defray the current expenses of fairs.
R.L. 1910, § 24. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 148, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 33 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-4. Organization of agricultural fair corporations - Rights, privileges and liabilities.

Agricultural Fair Corporations may be organized by three or more persons, as in the case of other corporations, with all the rights, privileges and liabilities appertaining to such corporations under the corporation laws of this state, including the rights and privileges as are specified in this section and Sections 146 through 148 of this act.
R.L. 1910, § 25. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 149, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 34 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-5. Special premiums - Appropriations.

The county commissioners of the counties of this state, having a county fair association, organized pursuant to the laws of Oklahoma, are hereby authorized to appropriate any sum of money not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) each year to be offered as special premiums, such special premiums to be determined upon by the county commissioners and the directors of the fair association. Such money shall be used to pay premiums of the county fair for exhibits of agricultural and horticultural products and improved stock.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 260, § 1. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 150, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 35 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-6. Funds for special premiums - Audit and allowance of bills - Certificates of fair association officers - Speed exhibitions and races excepted.

A. The funds provided for in Section 15-5 of this title shall be derived from any funds on hand, not otherwise appropriated, in the contingent fund of the county. The county commissioners shall audit and allow bills presented by persons to whom premiums have been awarded as in other cases, on filing with the bill, a certificate of the secretary and treasurer of the fair association. The certificate shall state the person to whom the premium was awarded, and the amount and character of the exhibit for which premium was awarded.
B. No part of the appropriation shall be allowed or paid for exhibitions of speed or races.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 260, § 2. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 151, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 36 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-7. Special election - Petition - Question to be submitted.

The county commissioners when petitioned to do so by thirty percent (30%) of the resident taxpayers of their county shall call a special election of the resident taxpayers for purposes of this section. The commissioners shall submit the question to the resident taxpayers "Shall the county commissioners appropriate any sum of money, not to exceed one-half of one mill on the total assessed valuation of their counties for each current year, for premiums on agricultural and horticultural products and on purebred livestock and poultry?"
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 260, § 3. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 152, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 37 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-8. Special election - Petition - Management of fair.

The petition to the county commissioners shall name the stock show or fair association that the petitioners desire to manage the stock show or fair.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 260, § 4. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 153, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 38 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-9. Notice to allow and pay premiums - Amount - Free admission to fair as condition - Premium list.

When directed by a vote of the resident taxpayers, as provided in Section 15-7 of this title, the county commissioners shall at their first meeting thereafter, notify the officers of the stock show or fair association named in the petition that the premiums shall be allowed and paid to the amount named in the petition and no more, provided, that admittance is free at all times to the stock show or fair association at which the premiums are offered. The commissioners shall determine and notify the association of the number and amount of premiums to be offered and have a premium list printed, which shall be furnished free to all interested. The premiums shall be paid in accordance with the list.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 261, § 5. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 154, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 39 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-10. Payment of premiums - Vouchers - Execution and certification.

The county commissioners shall not pay premiums except on a voucher. The voucher shall state the name of the person and the person’s address to whom the premium was awarded. The voucher must be signed by the judge who awards the premium. The voucher must also be signed and certified by the person acting as clerk to the judge.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 261, § 6. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 155, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 40 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-11. Funds for special premiums - County contingent fund - Special tax levy.

The funds provided for by Sections 146 through 159 of this act shall be derived from any fund on hand, and not otherwise appropriated, in the contingent fund of the county. If the amount available in the contingent fund is insufficient then the county commissioners are authorized and directed to make a special tax levy for the contingent fund for the amount necessary.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 261, § 7. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 156, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 41 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-12. Audit and allowance of bills for premiums - Warrants.

The county commissioners at a special meeting to be held on the last day of the stock show or fair, or as soon thereafter as possible shall:
1. Audit and allow bills presented by the persons to whom premiums have been awarded, or to their order; and
2. Order the county clerk to issue a warrant for the bills.
Added by Laws 1910-11, c. 118, p. 261, § 8. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 157, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 42 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-13. Investment of monies in Free Fair Building Fund in government bonds or notes.

Any and all monies in the "Free Fair Building Fund" of any county which has been raised by levy therefor or transfer into the Fund from the sinking funds of the county may be invested by the board of county commissioners with the approval of the directors of the county free fair association, in bonds or notes issued by the United States Government or the Treasury Department of the United States.
Added by Laws 1943, p. 5, § 1. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 158, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 44 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-14. Retirement pay for employees of Agricultural Fair Corporations.

The Board of Directors of any nonprofit Agricultural Fair Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma may establish a retirement pay plan for any of its employees faithfully performing his or her duties for a period of more than thirty (30) years. The payments shall be considered a part of current operating expenses of the corporation and the amount of the payments and methods of making the payments shall be determined from year to year by the Board of Directors as they may see fit.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 5, § 1. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 159, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 45 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 267, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-21. Organization - Purpose - Restriction on location - Free township and county fairs not affected.

For the purpose of encouraging the development of the agricultural, horticultural, mechanical, mineral, stock-raising and all other industrial interests of the State of Oklahoma, three or more counties may, as otherwise provided in this article, organize a free district fair, provided that:
1. No such free district fair shall be held within one hundred (100) miles of any other free district or State Fair; and
2. The provisions of this article shall not interfere with the operation of the present law with reference to the organization and operation of free township and county fairs already organized.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 205, § 1. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 160, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 71 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-22. Officers - Selection - Board of directors - Election of president and secretary.

The officers of the free district fair association shall be chosen from the delegates selected by the counties entering the association. The officers shall consist of a president, secretary and board of directors. The president and secretary selected pursuant to Section 15-55 of this title for county fair association organizations of each of the counties constituting the free district fair association shall be and constitute the board of directors of the free district fair association from which membership a president and secretary shall be elected.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 205, § 2. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 161, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 72 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-23. Executive board - Members - Powers - Limitation on expenditures - Time of holding fair.

A. The president, secretary and board of directors shall constitute the executive board of the free district fair association and shall have full power and authority to make all rules for holding the free district fair in accordance with the provisions of this article. The executive board shall have authority to expend the funds of the free district fair association, but in no case shall the expenditures exceed the amount of money donated and appropriated.
B. The time of holding a free district fair shall be so placed as to not interfere with the dates of any county fair comprising the association or any free state fair.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 205, § 3. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 162, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 73 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-24. Estimate and apportionment of cost - Certification of estimate to county excise boards - Items of expenditures.

A. The executive board shall:
1. Make an estimate of the cost of the free district fair;
2. Apportion to each of the counties comprising the association the portion to be borne by each member county together with the plan and items of expenditures; and
3. Certify the estimate to the county excise board in each of the member counties in time to be acted on by the county excise board at its annual meeting for making tax levies.
B. The items to be considered in the expenditure of funds shall be for:
1. Premiums on livestock, poultry, fruit, agriculture, horticultural and dairy products; boys' and girls' club work, school exhibits, culinary products, textile products, needlework and sewing, hand painting, decorating and drawing, and cultivated plants and flowers;
2. The necessary expenses of management of free district fairs organized under the provisions of this article, including office expense, postage, telegraph and telephone, traveling expenses of secretary within the district in which the fair is held, printing (except premium lists) and necessary office supplies, premium ribbons and badges, clerical help, guards, superintendents and judges; and
3. Advertising the fair and for decorating and cleaning the grounds and buildings, and for caring for the grounds during the fair.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 206, § 4. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 163, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 74 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-25. Appropriations for premiums - Special election.

The authority for the county excise boards in counties comprising the free district fair associations shall be by special election of the resident taxpayers in the various counties. At the special election, the following question shall be submitted to the resident taxpayers: "Shall the county commissioners appropriate any sum of money, not to exceed one (1) mill on the total assessed valuation of their counties for each current year for premiums on agricultural and horticultural products and on purebred livestock and poultry, at the free district fair?"
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 206, § 5. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 164, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 75 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-26. Special election - Call - Petition - Contents.

The special election mentioned in Section 15-25 of this title shall be called by the county commissioners of each of the said counties when requested to do so upon a petition signed by thirty percent (30%) of the resident taxpayers of said counties, and said petition shall designate the time and place of holding said free district fair.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 206, § 6. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 165, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 76 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-27. Notice to county excise board of election result and amount of estimate - Tax levy.

When directed by a vote of the resident taxpayers at the special election, the county commissioners shall at their first meeting thereafter, notify the county excise board that:
1. The question specified by Section 15-25 of this title has been voted upon and carried; and
2. The estimate as submitted by the board of directors of the free district fair association amounts to a sum, not to exceed the amount voted upon.
The excise board shall proceed to levy upon the total valuation of the county a tax sufficient to raise the amount named in the county commissioners' report, not to exceed one (1) mill, for the free district fair purposes.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 206, § 7. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 166, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 77 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-28. Stand rights and privileges - Admission charges for special amusements - Proceeds - Use - Balance.

A. The free district fair association shall have exclusive rights to all stand rights and privileges. Admission may be charged to races, horse shows, or any other special amusements. No money collected pursuant to this section shall be used to defray any expenses or costs of such races, horse show or amusements. In addition, the charging of admission to such amusements shall not interfere with free access of the public to all exhibits.
B. All monies derived from rights and privileges of the fairgrounds shall be collected by the secretary of the free district fair association, and except as provided in this section, may be used in defraying expenses.
C. Any balance that may be on hand after such expenses shall be turned over to the secretary, who shall place it in the free district fair fund.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 207, § 8. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 167, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 78 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-29. Premium catalogs - Printing - Payment of expense.

Premium catalogs shall be printed in sufficient numbers for distribution throughout the area comprising the free fair district. The expense of printing the premium catalogs shall be borne by advertisers in the catalog.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 207, § 9. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 168, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 79 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-30. Admission charge - When not permitted.

No admittance fee shall be charged by any free district fair association if any premiums are offered, to any grounds or enclosure where public exhibitions are made for public premiums.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 207, § 10. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 169, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 80 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-31. Deposit of funds - Accounts - Disbursements - Annual report of receipts and disbursements.

A. All funds of the free district fair association shall be deposited in a bank selected by the board of directors of such association. An accurate and itemized account of such funds shall be kept together with the itemized statement of disbursements and canceled checks for disbursements.
B. No disbursement shall be made except upon a check signed by the president, and countersigned by the secretary of a free district fair association.
C. An annual report of the itemized receipts and disbursements shall be made to the Governor and the Chairman of the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 207, § 11. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 170, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 81 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-32. State not liable for deficiency or expense.

The State of Oklahoma shall not be liable for any sum of money whatsoever, by reason of the running, operating or establishing of a free district fair, pursuant to the provisions of this article. Any deficiency or expense occasioned by the running or operating of a free district fair shall never be paid by the State of Oklahoma, nor be a charge against the state.
Added by Laws 1923, c. 125, p. 207, § 12. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 171, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 82 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-51. County free fair associations.

A. There may be organized in each county in the State of Oklahoma a county free fair association.
B. The term "free fair" as used in Sections 172 through 186 of this act shall be construed to mean township and county fairs, livestock shows, and other agricultural shows where admission to the grounds and all exhibit buildings are free and no charge is made for entering exhibits on which premiums are offered.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 1. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 56, § 1; Laws 1965, c. 395, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 1965; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 172, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 91 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-52. County fairs – Power to organize and create upon abolition of free state fair.

Any county in which a free state fair is abolished by the Oklahoma Legislature may organize and create a county fair pursuant to the provisions of this article.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 50, § 1, emerg. eff. April 5, 1999. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 173, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 91.1 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-53. Object of free fairs.

The object of free fairs is to promote agriculture, horticulture, livestock and poultry raising, manufacturing, arts, trades and every industry of the county in which the fair is held.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 2. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 56, § 2; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 174, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 92 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-54. Members - Qualifications - Election at public meetings - Notices - Appointment on failure to hold public meeting - Term.

A. The county fair association in each county, organized pursuant to Section 15-51 of this title, shall consist of two members in each municipal township, in each county, who are resident qualified voters in the county and who have been elected at public meetings or appointed by the county commissioners as provided pursuant to this section.
B. The county farm agent of any county may, or if there is no such agent, upon petition of fifty resident citizens of the county, the county commissioners shall, within thirty (30) days after the filing of the petition, call a public meeting in each municipal township, in each such county, for the purpose of electing the two members of the county fair association.
C. The call for the public meeting shall be made by posting notices in at least three public places in the township or by both posting notices and publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The notices and publications shall state the purpose of the meeting, the time and place of holding the meeting. The notices and publication must be made one (1) week before date of the meeting.
D. A chairman and a secretary shall be chosen at each of the various township meetings for the purpose of conducting the public meetings and who shall certify to the county commissioners the names of the two elected members of the county fair association. The certificate shall be made to the county commissioners not later than June first of the fiscal year in which the township public meetings are held. If any township or townships in any county fail to hold a public meeting for the election of members of the county fair association, the county commissioners of such county shall appoint two members in each of the townships, who shall have the same power and authority as the elected members.
E. Township public meetings for the election of members of the county fair association may be called at any time prior to June first in any fiscal year. The members so elected shall hold their office for a period of two (2) years and until their successors are elected or appointed.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 3. Amended by Laws 1921, c. 89, p. 113, § 1; Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 56, § 3; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 175, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 93 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-55. Organization meeting - Time and place - Election of officers, directors and committees - Qualifications of secretary.

As soon as practicable, prior to July first, after the election of members of the county fair association, the members elect shall meet at the county seat and shall perfect an organization by the election of a president, vice president, secretary and a board of directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of the president, vice president, secretary and four members, and such committees and officers as shall be deemed necessary. The secretary may be selected outside of the association, but must be a resident of the county seat or the town or city where the county fair is held.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 5. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 57, § 4; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 176, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 94 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-56. Special meetings - Notices of regular and special meetings.

Special meetings may be called at any time by the president or secretary of the county fair association or upon written request of one-fourth (1/4) of the members of the association. Notices of regular and special meetings shall be given by mail at least three (3) days prior to such meetings.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 4. Amended by Laws 1921, c. 89, p. 113, § 2; Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 57, § 5; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 177, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 95 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-57. Board of directors - Rules - Expenditures.

The board of directors shall constitute the executive board of the county fair association and shall have full power and authority to:
1. Make all rules for holding the township and county fairs in accordance with the provisions of Sections 15-51 through 15-96 of this title; and
2. Expend the funds of the county fair association as herein provided, but in no case shall the expenditures exceed the amount of the appropriation.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 6. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 57, § 6; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 178, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 96 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-58. Estimate of cost of fairs - Certification to county excise board - Items of expenditure.

A. The executive board, with such committee as may be selected from the county fair association, shall make an estimate of the cost of the township and county fairs, and shall certify such estimate to the county excise board in time to be acted upon by the county excise board at its annual meeting for making tax levies.
B. The items to be considered in the expenditure of funds shall be for:
1. Premiums on livestock, poultry, agricultural and horticultural products, dairy products, boys' and girls' club work, products of domestic science and domestic arts, school exhibits, hand painting, decorating and drawing, manufactured articles, cultivated plants and flowers;
2. Necessary expenses of management of township and county fairs organized under the provisions of this article, including office expenses, postage, telegraph and telephone, salary and traveling expenses of the secretary, printing and necessary office supplies, premium ribbons and badges, clerical help, guards, superintendents and judges;
3. Advertising the fairs and for decorating and cleaning the grounds and buildings, and for caring for the grounds and buildings; and
4. Transportation and arrangement of township fair exhibits at the county fair and county fair exhibits at the Oklahoma State Fair and other State Fairs.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 7. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 57, § 7; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 179, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 97 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-59. Tax levy - Amount - Purpose.

For the purpose of defraying the expense of holding county and township fairs, the excise board of each county may make an annual levy upon all taxable property in the county, of not exceeding one-half (1/2) of one (1) mill, per annum, which is hereby declared not to be a current expense and in addition to the maximum levy for current expenses now provided by law. The levy shall be for a special purpose. One-half (1/2) of the fund shall be known as the "free fair fund" and the other half of the fund shall be known as the 4-H Club, F.F.A., and Women's Home Demonstration Club Work Fund.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 8. Amended by Laws 1921, c. 89, p. 114, § 3; Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 58, § 8; Laws 1939, p. 240, § 1; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 180, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 98 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-60. Collection, apportionment and disbursement of funds - Eligibility of exhibitors.

A. The county treasurer shall collect and apportion monies for the county free fairs as other monies are collected and apportioned.
B. In school districts which overlap into adjoining counties, the levy for the free fair purposes shall be made and collected in the same manner as for school purposes.
C. The county treasurer shall disburse the monies from the levy upon vouchers issued by the executive board of the county free fair association, signed by the president and secretary of the same.
D. Residents of any school district which overlaps into any other county shall be eligible to exhibit their products at the fairs in the county in which the school district is located.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 9. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 58, § 9; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 181, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 99 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-61. Township fairs - Cooperation with agricultural extension forces - Determination of number, time and place - Management - Selection and transportation of county fair exhibits.

A. The township fair shall be the unit of the free fair plan, and the county fair association shall cooperate with the state and federal agricultural extension forces in organizing boys' and girls' clubs, cooperative marketing associations, livestock improvement associations and such other agricultural organizations as are deemed advisable by the executive board.
B. The executive board:
1. Shall determine the number of township fairs and county or township livestock shows and other agricultural shows, to be held;
2. Shall fix the time and place of holding the fairs and shows; and
3. May provide that two or more townships or communities within the county may combine their exhibits in one township fair.
C. The management of the township fairs shall be under the direction of the township members and the secretary of the county fair association, who:
1. Must observe the rules of the executive board;
2. Shall select exhibits for the county fair; and
3. Shall transport the exhibits to the county fair.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 10. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 58, § 10; Laws 1965, c. 395, § 2, emerg. eff. July 1, 1965; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 182, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 100 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-62. Grounds and buildings - Cost not included in executive board's estimate - Fairs where provided free.

A. The executive board of the county fair association shall not include in its estimate the cost of grounds and buildings for township and county fairs.
B. The executive board may arrange for holding the fairs where suitable grounds and buildings will be provided free.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 11. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 59, § 11; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 183, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 101 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-63. Stand rights and privileges - Charges for admission to entertainments - Entertainment expenses not to be defrayed from money appropriated - Free access to exhibits.

The county fair association shall have exclusive rights to all stand rights and privileges of township and county fairs. Admission may be charged to any amusements or other forms of entertainment; provided, that:
1. No money collected pursuant to this section, shall be used to defray any expenses of costs of such amusements or entertainment; and
2. Charging admission to the amusements does not interfere with free access of the public to all exhibits.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 12. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 59, § 12; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 184, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 102 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-64. Use of money derived from rights and privileges.

All money derived from rights and privileges on the fair grounds, except as otherwise provided by Section 15-63 of this title, may be used in defraying expenses.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 179, § 13. Amended by Laws 1925, c. 38, p. 59, § 13; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 185, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 103 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-65. Election to determine fair site and authorize construction and maintenance of buildings.

In any county of the State of Oklahoma, in which a free fair association is organized and operating under the laws of the state, an election may be held as provided in Section 15-68 of this title, for the purposes of determining a permanent free fair site and authorizing the construction and maintenance of buildings thereon.
Added by Laws 1929, c. 25, p. 21, § 1. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 186, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-66. County free fair in each county - State not obliged to pay for fair.

There is hereby established and created in each county in this state a county free fair. The fair shall be held at such place in each of the counties as may have heretofore or may be hereafter designated by the county free fair board of each of the member counties to be known and designated as the (name of a county) county free fair association. The county free fair boards created pursuant to this section are not state institutions, and the State of Oklahoma shall not be obliged to pay for the fairs.
Added by Laws 1937, p. 273, § 1. Amended by Laws 1939, p. 241, § 1; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 187, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104a of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-67. "Free fair" defined - Power of governing board.

A. The term "free fair" as used in Section 15-66 of this title shall be construed to mean community and county fairs and livestock shows and other agricultural shows where admission to the grounds and all exhibit buildings is free and no charge is made for entering exhibits on which premiums are offered.
B. The governing board shall have the power to designate the time, place and number of fairs and livestock shows and agricultural shows in each county.
Added by Laws 1937, p. 273, § 2. Amended by Laws 1939, p. 241, § 2; Laws 1965, c. 395, § 3, emerg. eff. July 1, 1965; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 188, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104b of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-69. Control of fair and expenditures by board of directors - Annual budget - Township or district fairs and junior fat stock shows in certain counties.

A. The board of directors is hereby vested with:
1. Control of the fair;
2. The expenditure of all money levied and collected for the purpose of conducting the fair; and
3. The power and authority to do all acts and things necessary in the conduct of the fair and the management of its fiscal affairs.
B. The board shall prepare an annual budget for the fair, which shall be published according to the law provided for budget publications. The board shall file the annual budget with the county clerk of each of the member counties.
C. 1. The provisions of this section shall also apply to livestock shows, community and district fairs, and other agricultural shows authorized by the board of directors.
2. In counties having a population of more than fifty-five thousand (55,000), according to the 1940 Federal Decennial Census and in and for which county no state fair is provided by statute, it shall be the duty of the board of directors to:
a.
hold in addition to the county fair one or more township fairs, and/or district fairs within such county,
b.
designate the place and time for holding the fairs, and
c.
hold within such county, in addition to the fairs, a junior fat stock show with premiums the same as a fair at an appropriate time during the spring months for the purpose of encouraging the youth of such county in the breeding and feeding of fat hogs, cattle, sheep and other livestock.
Added by Laws 1937, p. 274, § 4. Amended by Laws 1947, p. 2, § 1; Laws 1951, p. 2, § 1; Laws 1965, c. 395, § 4, emerg. eff. July 1, 1965; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 190, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104d of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-70. County officers may make annual levy – Purpose of levy.

A. The county commissioners, the county excise board and all other proper officers of the county may make an annual levy upon all taxable property in the county in an amount not to exceed one-half (1/2) of one (1) mill per annum in counties of more than fifteen thousand (15,000) population. In counties of less than fifteen thousand (15,000) population, the proper officers of the county may make an annual levy upon all taxable property in the county of not exceeding one (1) mill per annum. The purpose of the levy is to raise funds for:
1. The support and maintenance of the fair, including the payment of premiums on livestock, poultry, agricultural and horticultural products, dairy products, boys' and girls' club work or other junior agricultural organizations which shall be in one class, products of domestic science and domestic arts, farm women's clubs, hand paintings, cultivated plants and flowers;
2. Necessary expenses of management of said fair, including office expenses, postage, telegraph and telephone, salary and traveling expenses of the secretary, printing and necessary office supplies;
3. Premium ribbons and badges, clerical help, guards, superintendents and judges;
4. Advertising, decorating and cleaning the grounds and buildings; and
5. The repair of or erecting buildings owned and controlled by said county that are or will be used for free fair purposes.
B. In the counties of this state having a population in excess of fifty-five thousand (55,000), according to the 1940 Federal Decennial Census and in which county there is not authorized a state fair, it shall be the mandatory duty of the county commissioners and the excise board and other officers of the county, to make annual levy for the purposes specified by this section upon all taxable property in such county of not less than one-fourth (1/4) of one (1) mill per annum.
Added by Laws 1937, p. 274, § 5. Amended by Laws 1939, p. 241, § 3; Laws 1947, p. 2, § 2; Laws 1951, p. 2, § 2; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 191, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104e of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-71. Provisions of act cumulative and controlling over conflicting laws.

It is hereby expressly provided that the provisions of this article shall be cumulative to all existing laws in the State of Oklahoma and where the provisions of this article conflict with any other laws of the State of Oklahoma the provisions of this article shall prevail.
Added by Laws 1939, p. 242, § 4. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 192, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104e.1 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-72. Budget and itemized estimate of needs.

The board of directors of a fair shall submit to the county commissioners and the excise board a budget and an itemized estimate of the needs of the fair. The levy shall be made for the purpose of taking care of the budget.
Added by Laws 1937, p. 274, § 6. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 193, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104f of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 2. Agriculture › §2-15-73. Expenditure of funds.

The county treasurer, upon requisition therefor by the board of directors of a fair, shall pay over to the treasurer of the fair board the funds collected by virtue of the levy. The funds shall be paid out by the treasurer of the fair board upon vouchers and warrants issued by the board under such rules as the board may make.
Added by Laws 1937, p. 274, § 7. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 194, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 104g of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 269, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.