§ 5152.
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§ 5152. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1)“Agricultural fair” or “field days” means an exhibition held at least annually by an agricultural fair association that offers premiums for competitive exhibits in at least five different categories.
(2)“Agricultural fair association” means an organization or association incorporated under State law that is governed by an elected board of directors that operate fairs and agricultural shows that promote or exhibit the work of farmers and others who produce, process, market, or distribute farm and food products, including livestock, poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables, fiber, horticultural products, maple products, honey, Christmas trees, or other agricultural products.
(3)“Competitive exhibit” means an open competition designed to demonstrate the quality, improvements, or benefits of grains, fruits, vegetables, cultivated flowers, livestock, poultry, fish, bees, maple products, honey, dairy products, agricultural practices, or other agricultural crops or products. To qualify as a competitive exhibit, there must be at least three entries per category.
(4)“General operation” means the goods and services utilized to operate a fair in the ordinary course of business that generate ordinary expenses, excluding plant improvements.
(5)“Plant improvement” means an improvement of fixtures, machinery, apparatus, equipment, display facilities, buildings, or other infrastructure used for a fair.
(6)“Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. (Added 2023, No. 73, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.)