The society may contract in its own name and through its officers and agents without advertising for or publicly requesting bids. This chapter and all ordinances, bylaws, and rules adopted by the society's board of managers are a part of every contract entered into with any exhibitor, privilege holder, lessee, licensee, or other person. The society may contract for the purchase of services from any business, municipality, county, state agency, or department. The society may purchase, sell, lease, or otherwise engage in transactions respecting real property in its own name, and with terms and conditions acceptable to its board of managers. The provisions of section 37.01 apply to the specific properties described in it, except space rental contracts and ground leases for a term of one year or less. The society shall submit to the state Executive Council for its approval, as provided by chapter 9, all its transactions involving real properties, and no transaction involving real property is final until it is approved by the Executive Council. All transactions involving real property previously made by the society are ratified, confirmed, and approved.
(7878) RL s 3090; Ex1957 c 6 s 3; 1965 c 411 s 3; 1982 c 625 s 10; 1983 c 337 s 4; 1984 c 441 s 1; 1985 c 265 art 2 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Chapter 37 — State Agricultural Society; State Fair
Section 37.01 — Public Corporation.
Section 37.02 — Budget; Building Restrictions; Exemptions.
Section 37.04 — Board Of Managers.
Section 37.05 — Officers; Compensation; Expenses.
Section 37.06 — Secretary; Legislative Auditor; Duties; Report.
Section 37.07 — Monthly Statements By Secretary; Purchases, Expenditures.
Section 37.13 — Ownership Of Money And Property; Capital Improvements.
Section 37.14 — Management Of Property; General Offices.
Section 37.16 — Rules; Violation.
Section 37.17 — Shows, Exhibitions, Performances, Privileges.
Section 37.18 — Unlicensed Or Improper Exhibition.
Section 37.20 — Special Peace Officers.
Section 37.21 — Sale Of Liquors.
Section 37.22 — Lockup; Seizure Of Liquors.
Section 37.24 — Unlawful Admissions.
Section 37.27 — Fair Foundation.
Section 37.31 — Issuance Of Bonds.
Section 37.32 — Tender Option.
Section 37.34 — Money Of The Society.
Section 37.36 — Purchase And Cancellation By Society.
Section 37.37 — State Pledge Against Impairment Of Contracts.