The secretary or the president of the society may appoint, in a writing signed by either of them, as many peace officers, as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1, clause (c), as are necessary, both during the annual fair and throughout the year for the regulation of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. These peace officers, before entering upon their duties, shall take and subscribe the usual oath of office, endorsed upon their appointment. They have upon the fairgrounds all the power and authority of peace officers and may, within these limits, without warrant, arrest any person found violating state law or any rule, bylaw, or ordinance of the society. They may summarily remove the persons and property of the offenders from the grounds, and take them before any court of competent jurisdiction to be dealt with according to law. Each peace officer shall wear an appropriate badge of office while acting as a peace officer. The society may also contract with the state, any county, or any municipality for police service and protection on the fairgrounds.
(7879) RL s 3091; 1965 c 796 s 2; 1982 c 625 s 11; 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.