COUNTY-OWNED FAIRGROUNDS

MCL ch. 46, subtit. Act 11 of 1929

in effect

MCL 46.151 Fair; management and control by board of supervisors.

46.151. Fair; management and control by board of supervisors. Sec. 1. In any county where the title to property occupied and used as an agricultural fair is in the county, the board of supervisors is hereby authorized to take over the management and control of said fair and operate the same under such rules and regulations as they may determine. 1929, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1929; CL 1929, 1171; CL 1948, 46.151

MCL 46.152 Fair board; appointment by board of supervisors.

46.152. Fair board; appointment by board of supervisors. Sec. 2. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act, the said board is hereby authorized to appoint a committee of its members or other residents of the county, which shall be known as a fair board, and shall have control of the operation and management of the fair held in such county. 1929, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1929; CL 1929, 1172; CL 1948, 46.152

MCL 46.153 Fair; rules and regulations for management and control; admission charge, tax levy.

46.153. Fair; rules and regulations for management and control; admission charge, tax levy. Sec. 3. The said board of supervisors is hereby authorized to make such rules and regulations governing the control and management of said fair as in their judgment may be necessary and proper to properly carry out the purposes for which such fair is being held, and may provide what, if any, admission shall be charged, and may raise by tax not more than 1/10 of 1 mill on the assessment roll of said county for the purpose of paying the necessary expenses of said fair. 1929, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1929; CL 1929, 1173; CL 1948, 46.153

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