§85. Fair Fund
The Treasurer of State shall establish the Fair Fund and shall annually credit a sum of money equal to 5% of the total amount designated as state share in accordance with Title 8, section 286 to the Fair Fund. The commissioner shall make distributions from the Fair Fund only to licensees eligible for a stipend under section 86, subsections 5 and 6. Distributions are prorated according to the amount of premiums and gratuities actually paid by those licensees in full and in cash or valuable equivalent. Restrictions on premiums and gratuities used to determine apportionment of a stipend under section 86, subsection 5 apply to distribution from the Fair Fund. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 4: AGRICULTURAL FAIRS AND PULLING EVENTS
7 §82. Commissioner's duties and powers
7 §83. Licensing of agricultural fairs
7 §87. Licensees ineligible for stipend
7 §88. Filing and certification; investigation of complaints
7 §89. Licensees holding pari-mutuel racing meets
7 §91. Agricultural Fair Support Fund
7 §94. Entry fees; lien on animals or articles
7 §95. Restriction on sale of goods and refreshments; lease of land
7 §96. Use of prohibited substance; animals entered in events
7 §97. Pulling events between animals
7 §100. Enforcement actions by commission
7 §101. Violations relating to pulling events