(a)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the 52nd District Agricultural Association shall have the right to use each year, during its annual spring fair and fall horse show, the horse show arena and other related facilities of the California Exposition and State Fair, or an alternative mutually acceptable to both parties. The association shall adhere to the standard fee policy of the California Exposition and State Fair for all events. In order to provide incentive for maximum efficiency and cooperation, all subordinate contracts occurring as a result of the association’s use of facilities as provided herein shall be based first on equal recovery of costs by both parties, and thereafter all annualized net operating revenues shall be divided equally, with the exceptions of concessions, souvenirs, novelties, and parking which shall remain at the sole discretion of the California Exposition and State Fair. The California Exposition and State Fair shall provide approximately 1,000 square feet of permanent office space at no cost to the association. Adequate notice shall be given to the California Exposition and State Fair of any use proposed by the association. During all association events, the association shall compensate the California Exposition and State Fair for the services, utilities, and equipment used during its events pursuant to the State Administrative Manual.
(b)
During the period of use of the facilities of the California Exposition and State Fair by the association, all capital improvement entitlements accruing to the association shall be expended on the facilities of the California Exposition and State Fair in accordance with the Capital Improvements and Maintenance Master Plan of the facility.
