565.415 Compensationand expenses of commission members
565.420 Dutiesand powers of commission officers; quorum
565.435 Commissionstaff assistance; costs
565.440 Rules
565.442 Countyfair board annual reports
565.443 Countyfair annual audits; rules
565.445 CountyFair Account; use of moneys
565.446 Legislativefindings
565.447 Lotteryproceeds allocation to County Fair Account
565.449 CountyFair Account distribution
565.450 Budgetpreparation procedure
REGULATIONSAND LAW ENFORCEMENT AT FAIRS GENERALLY
565.610 Conductingbusiness on or near grounds of fair or society
565.620 Admissionto fairs except through special gates prohibited
565.630 Regulationof public events
565.640 Peaceofficers; authority; power of arrest
565.650 Justicesof the peace given jurisdiction
PENALTIES
565.990 Penalties
GENERALPROVISIONS
565.010Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1)“Board” means county fair board.
(2)“County court” includes board of county commissioners.
(3)“County fair” means an exhibition held for the purposes of disseminatingknowledge concerning, and encouraging the growth and prosperity of, allagricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic andindustrial pursuits in a county, including the racing of animals and vehicles.
(4)“County fairgrounds” means the ground and all other property owned, leased,used or controlled by a county and devoted to the use of a county fair. [Amendedby 1969 c.239 §1; 1977 c.55 §11; 1997 c.435 §1; 2005 c.777 §21]
OREGONSTATE FAIR
565.015 [1977 c.55 §13;repealed by 2005 c.777 §48]
565.021State Fair Advisory Committee. (1) The State Parks and RecreationDirector shall appoint a State Fair Advisory Committee to provide advice andassistance to the director on matters regarding the operation of the OregonState Fair.
(2)The advisory committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the directorfor four-year terms. The director shall appoint:
(a)A resident from each congressional district of Oregon. The director shall seekto ensure that those persons reflect a broad-based representation of theindustrial, educational and cultural interests active in state fair activities,such as agricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical,artistic and industrial pursuits.
(b)Two persons to represent county fair interests. The director may giveconsideration to nominations suggested by the County Fair Commissionestablished under ORS 565.410.
(3)The members of the advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the director.The director may fill a vacancy on the advisory committee by appointing aperson to fill the unexpired term.
(4)Each member of the advisory committee is entitled to compensation andreimbursement of expenses, as provided in ORS 292.495, from moneys appropriatedto the State Parks and Recreation Department for that purpose.
(5)The advisory committee shall select one of its members as chairperson andanother as vice chairperson, for such terms and with such duties and powersnecessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the advisorycommittee determines appropriate.
(6)The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the director. [2005 c.777 §12]
Note: 565.021 wasenacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made apart of ORS chapter 565 or any series therein by legislative action. SeePreface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
565.030Advisory committee functions. The State Fair Advisory Committee shallprovide advice and assistance to the State Parks and Recreation Director onmatters regarding the operation of the Oregon State Fair and shall solicit andencourage support throughout the state to improve the quality of andparticipation in the fair to achieve the purposes and objectives of ORS565.050. [Amended by 1977 c.55 §16; 1979 c.357 §1; 1999 c.342 §1; 2005 c.777 §22]
565.040Oregon State Fair established. There is established a stateinstitution to be designated and known as the Oregon State Fair, which shall beadministered and operated by the State Parks and Recreation Department. [Amendedby 2005 c.777 §23]
565.050State fair purposes; use of properties; duration. The objects andpurposes of the Oregon State Fair are to disseminate knowledge concerning, andto encourage the growth and prosperity of all agricultural, stock raising,horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic and industrial pursuits in thisstate. To this end the State Parks and Recreation Director shall operate thebusiness and properties of the Oregon State Fair as a year-round fair andexposition center, display historical objects and do all things necessary orexpedient for the full utilization of the properties and facilities of thefair. The director shall conduct an annual state fair for a period of not morethan 17 days’ duration beginning and ending on such dates as the directorconsiders appropriate. [Amended by 1955 c.146 §1; 1973 c.537 §1; 1977 c.55 §17;1985 c.675 §5; 2005 c.777 §24]
565.060Rules.In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the State Parksand Recreation Commission may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of thischapter. [Amended by 1977 c.55 §18; 2005 c.777 §25]
565.080Management of fair property; powers and duties of director; rules; peaceofficers; state not liable for premiums. (1) The State Parks and RecreationDirector shall have care of the Oregon State Fair property and be entrustedwith the direction of its business and financial affairs. The director shallprepare, adopt, publish and enforce all necessary rules for the management ofthe Oregon State Fair, its meetings and exhibitions and for the guidance of itsofficers or employees.
(2)The director may appoint all necessary marshals to keep order on the groundsand in the buildings of the Oregon State Fair during all exhibitions. Themarshals so appointed shall be vested with the same authority for such purposesas executive peace officers are vested by law.
(3)The director shall establish charges for entrance fees, gate money, leasestalls, stands, parking space, buildings, restaurant sites; conduct shows,exhibitions, races and all manner of business notwithstanding the provisions ofORS 227.286 and do all other things the director considers proper in theoperation of a year-round fair and exposition center and the annual state fair.The state is in no event liable for any premium awarded or debt created by thedirector beyond the amount annually appropriated therefor.
(4)The director may enter into sponsorship agreements for the receipt of moneys,services, products or other items of value. A sponsorship agreement enteredinto under this subsection is not subject to ORS 279.835 to 279.855 or ORSchapter 279A or 279B. [Amended by 1973 c.537 §2; 1977 c.55 §20; 1999 c.89 §1;2003 c.794 §299; 2005 c.777 §§26,27]
565.090Location of state fair; acquisition of adjacent lands; repair of facilities. (1) The OregonState Fair shall be permanently located on the present grounds now owned by thestate and heretofore devoted to Oregon State Fair purposes, located in the Cityof Salem, in Marion County. Those grounds and such additional lands as may hereafterbe obtained by the State Parks and Recreation Department for the purposes ofthe Oregon State Fair are dedicated for the use of the Oregon State Fair andfor other departmental programs.
(2)The department may obtain by donation, exchange or purchase such lands adjacentto the present grounds, including improvements thereon, as it may deemnecessary and advisable to facilitate the use of such grounds and mayconstruct, remodel and repair buildings and facilities deemed by it necessaryin the operation of the Oregon State Fair and for other departmental programs. [Amendedby 1973 c.537 §3; 1977 c.55 §21; 2005 c.777 §28]
565.095Issuance of revenue bonds; disposition of proceeds; security for bonds. (1) Inaccordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 286A, the State Parksand Recreation Director, with the approval of the State Parks and RecreationCommission, may request the State Treasurer to issue revenue bonds in an amountnot to exceed $10 million.
(2)Moneys received from the issuance of revenue bonds may be expended for landacquisition, capital construction and improvements and for paying currentoperating and other expenses of the Oregon State Fair.
(3)Revenue bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be secured by revenues receivedby the director from activities conducted at the Oregon State Fair, and shallnot be a general obligation of the State Parks and Recreation Department or theState of Oregon. [1985 c.675 §2; 1991 c.703 §49; 2005 c.777 §29; 2007 c.783 §221]
565.103Issuance of lottery bonds; principal amount; disposition; legislative findings;State Fair Capital Project Fund. (1) Pursuant to ORS 286A.560 to286A.585, lottery bonds may be issued to fund projects for the improvement,restoration, upgrading and preservation of systems, facilities and equipment ofthe Oregon State Fair.
(2)The use of lottery bond proceeds is authorized based on the following findings:
(a)The activities of the Oregon State Fair promote Oregon’s agricultural industryand its products;
(b)The promotion of agricultural products expands markets, which in turn createsjobs and stimulates economic development of the industry; and
(c)The Oregon State Fair draws patrons from throughout the region and creates jobsand substantial economic activity for the Salem and Keizer areas.
(3)The aggregate principal amount of lottery bonds issued pursuant to this sectionmay not exceed the sum of $20,167,661 and an additional amount estimated by theState Treasurer to be necessary to pay bond-related costs. Lottery bonds issuedpursuant to this section shall be issued only at the request of the State Parksand Recreation Director.
(4)The net proceeds of lottery bonds issued pursuant to this section shall bedeposited in the State Fair Capital Project Fund, which is hereby establishedin the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund.
565.415 Compensationand expenses of commission members
565.420 Dutiesand powers of commission officers; quorum
565.435 Commissionstaff assistance; costs
565.440 Rules
565.442 Countyfair board annual reports
565.443 Countyfair annual audits; rules
565.445 CountyFair Account; use of moneys
565.446 Legislativefindings
565.447 Lotteryproceeds allocation to County Fair Account
565.449 CountyFair Account distribution
565.450 Budgetpreparation procedure
REGULATIONSAND LAW ENFORCEMENT AT FAIRS GENERALLY
565.610 Conductingbusiness on or near grounds of fair or society
565.620 Admissionto fairs except through special gates prohibited
565.630 Regulationof public events
565.640 Peaceofficers; authority; power of arrest
565.650 Justicesof the peace given jurisdiction
PENALTIES
565.990 Penalties
GENERALPROVISIONS
565.010Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1)“Board” means county fair board.
(2)“County court” includes board of county commissioners.
(3)“County fair” means an exhibition held for the purposes of disseminatingknowledge concerning, and encouraging the growth and prosperity of, allagricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic andindustrial pursuits in a county, including the racing of animals and vehicles.
(4)“County fairgrounds” means the ground and all other property owned, leased,used or controlled by a county and devoted to the use of a county fair. [Amendedby 1969 c.239 §1; 1977 c.55 §11; 1997 c.435 §1; 2005 c.777 §21]
OREGONSTATE FAIR
565.015 [1977 c.55 §13;repealed by 2005 c.777 §48]
565.021State Fair Advisory Committee. (1) The State Parks and RecreationDirector shall appoint a State Fair Advisory Committee to provide advice andassistance to the director on matters regarding the operation of the OregonState Fair.
(2)The advisory committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the directorfor four-year terms. The director shall appoint:
(a)A resident from each congressional district of Oregon. The director shall seekto ensure that those persons reflect a broad-based representation of theindustrial, educational and cultural interests active in state fair activities,such as agricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical,artistic and industrial pursuits.
(b)Two persons to represent county fair interests. The director may giveconsideration to nominations suggested by the County Fair Commissionestablished under ORS 565.410.
(3)The members of the advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the director.The director may fill a vacancy on the advisory committee by appointing aperson to fill the unexpired term.
(4)Each member of the advisory committee is entitled to compensation andreimbursement of expenses, as provided in ORS 292.495, from moneys appropriatedto the State Parks and Recreation Department for that purpose.
(5)The advisory committee shall select one of its members as chairperson andanother as vice chairperson, for such terms and with such duties and powersnecessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the advisorycommittee determines appropriate.
(6)The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the director. [2005 c.777 §12]
Note: 565.021 wasenacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made apart of ORS chapter 565 or any series therein by legislative action. SeePreface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
565.030Advisory committee functions. The State Fair Advisory Committee shallprovide advice and assistance to the State Parks and Recreation Director onmatters regarding the operation of the Oregon State Fair and shall solicit andencourage support throughout the state to improve the quality of andparticipation in the fair to achieve the purposes and objectives of ORS565.050. [Amended by 1977 c.55 §16; 1979 c.357 §1; 1999 c.342 §1; 2005 c.777 §22]
565.040Oregon State Fair established. There is established a stateinstitution to be designated and known as the Oregon State Fair, which shall beadministered and operated by the State Parks and Recreation Department. [Amendedby 2005 c.777 §23]
565.050State fair purposes; use of properties; duration. The objects andpurposes of the Oregon State Fair are to disseminate knowledge concerning, andto encourage the growth and prosperity of all agricultural, stock raising,horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic and industrial pursuits in thisstate. To this end the State Parks and Recreation Director shall operate thebusiness and properties of the Oregon State Fair as a year-round fair andexposition center, display historical objects and do all things necessary orexpedient for the full utilization of the properties and facilities of thefair. The director shall conduct an annual state fair for a period of not morethan 17 days’ duration beginning and ending on such dates as the directorconsiders appropriate. [Amended by 1955 c.146 §1; 1973 c.537 §1; 1977 c.55 §17;1985 c.675 §5; 2005 c.777 §24]
565.060Rules.In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the State Parksand Recreation Commission may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of thischapter. [Amended by 1977 c.55 §18; 2005 c.777 §25]
565.080Management of fair property; powers and duties of director; rules; peaceofficers; state not liable for premiums. (1) The State Parks and RecreationDirector shall have care of the Oregon State Fair property and be entrustedwith the direction of its business and financial affairs. The director shallprepare, adopt, publish and enforce all necessary rules for the management ofthe Oregon State Fair, its meetings and exhibitions and for the guidance of itsofficers or employees.
(2)The director may appoint all necessary marshals to keep order on the groundsand in the buildings of the Oregon State Fair during all exhibitions. Themarshals so appointed shall be vested with the same authority for such purposesas executive peace officers are vested by law.
(3)The director shall establish charges for entrance fees, gate money, leasestalls, stands, parking space, buildings, restaurant sites; conduct shows,exhibitions, races and all manner of business notwithstanding the provisions ofORS 227.286 and do all other things the director considers proper in theoperation of a year-round fair and exposition center and the annual state fair.The state is in no event liable for any premium awarded or debt created by thedirector beyond the amount annually appropriated therefor.
(4)The director may enter into sponsorship agreements for the receipt of moneys,services, products or other items of value. A sponsorship agreement enteredinto under this subsection is not subject to ORS 279.835 to 279.855 or ORSchapter 279A or 279B. [Amended by 1973 c.537 §2; 1977 c.55 §20; 1999 c.89 §1;2003 c.794 §299; 2005 c.777 §§26,27]
565.090Location of state fair; acquisition of adjacent lands; repair of facilities. (1) The OregonState Fair shall be permanently located on the present grounds now owned by thestate and heretofore devoted to Oregon State Fair purposes, located in the Cityof Salem, in Marion County. Those grounds and such additional lands as may hereafterbe obtained by the State Parks and Recreation Department for the purposes ofthe Oregon State Fair are dedicated for the use of the Oregon State Fair andfor other departmental programs.
(2)The department may obtain by donation, exchange or purchase such lands adjacentto the present grounds, including improvements thereon, as it may deemnecessary and advisable to facilitate the use of such grounds and mayconstruct, remodel and repair buildings and facilities deemed by it necessaryin the operation of the Oregon State Fair and for other departmental programs. [Amendedby 1973 c.537 §3; 1977 c.55 §21; 2005 c.777 §28]
565.095Issuance of revenue bonds; disposition of proceeds; security for bonds. (1) Inaccordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 286A, the State Parksand Recreation Director, with the approval of the State Parks and RecreationCommission, may request the State Treasurer to issue revenue bonds in an amountnot to exceed $10 million.
(2)Moneys received from the issuance of revenue bonds may be expended for landacquisition, capital construction and improvements and for paying currentoperating and other expenses of the Oregon State Fair.
(3)Revenue bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be secured by revenues receivedby the director from activities conducted at the Oregon State Fair, and shallnot be a general obligation of the State Parks and Recreation Department or theState of Oregon. [1985 c.675 §2; 1991 c.703 §49; 2005 c.777 §29; 2007 c.783 §221]
565.103Issuance of lottery bonds; principal amount; disposition; legislative findings;State Fair Capital Project Fund. (1) Pursuant to ORS 286A.560 to286A.585, lottery bonds may be issued to fund projects for the improvement,restoration, upgrading and preservation of systems, facilities and equipment ofthe Oregon State Fair.
(2)The use of lottery bond proceeds is authorized based on the following findings:
(a)The activities of the Oregon State Fair promote Oregon’s agricultural industryand its products;
(b)The promotion of agricultural products expands markets, which in turn createsjobs and stimulates economic development of the industry; and
(c)The Oregon State Fair draws patrons from throughout the region and creates jobsand substantial economic activity for the Salem and Keizer areas.
(3)The aggregate principal amount of lottery bonds issued pursuant to this sectionmay not exceed the sum of $20,167,661 and an additional amount estimated by theState Treasurer to be necessary to pay bond-related costs. Lottery bonds issuedpursuant to this section shall be issued only at the request of the State Parksand Recreation Director.
(4)The net proceeds of lottery bonds issued pursuant to this section shall bedeposited in the State Fair Capital Project Fund, which is hereby establishedin the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund.
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565.415 Compensationand expenses of commission members
565.420 Dutiesand powers of commission officers; quorum
565.435 Commissionstaff assistance; costs
565.440 Rules
565.442 Countyfair board annual reports
565.443 Countyfair annual audits; rules
565.445 CountyFair Account; use of moneys
565.446 Legislativefindings
565.447 Lotteryproceeds allocation to County Fair Account
565.449 CountyFair Account distribution
565.450 Budgetpreparation procedure
REGULATIONSAND LAW ENFORCEMENT AT FAIRS GENERALLY
565.610 Conductingbusiness on or near grounds of fair or society
565.620 Admissionto fairs except through special gates prohibited
565.630 Regulationof public events
565.640 Peaceofficers; authority; power of arrest
565.650 Justicesof the peace given jurisdiction
PENALTIES
565.990 Penalties
GENERALPROVISIONS
565.010Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1)“Board” means county fair board.
(2)“County court” includes board of county commissioners.
(3)“County fair” means an exhibition held for the purposes of disseminatingknowledge concerning, and encouraging the growth and prosperity of, allagricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic andindustrial pursuits in a county, including the racing of animals and vehicles.
(4)“County fairgrounds” means the ground and all other property owned, leased,used or controlled by a county and devoted to the use of a county fair. [Amendedby 1969 c.239 §1; 1977 c.55 §11; 1997 c.435 §1; 2005 c.777 §21]
OREGONSTATE FAIR
565.015 [1977 c.55 §13;repealed by 2005 c.777 §48]
565.021State Fair Advisory Committee. (1) The State Parks and RecreationDirector shall appoint a State Fair Advisory Committee to provide advice andassistance to the director on matters regarding the operation of the OregonState Fair.
(2)The advisory committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the directorfor four-year terms. The director shall appoint:
(a)A resident from each congressional district of Oregon. The director shall seekto ensure that those persons reflect a broad-based representation of theindustrial, educational and cultural interests active in state fair activities,such as agricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical,artistic and industrial pursuits.
(b)Two persons to represent county fair interests. The director may giveconsideration to nominations suggested by the County Fair Commissionestablished under ORS 565.410.
(3)The members of the advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the director.The director may fill a vacancy on the advisory committee by appointing aperson to fill the unexpired term.
(4)Each member of the advisory committee is entitled to compensation andreimbursement of expenses, as provided in ORS 292.495, from moneys appropriatedto the State Parks and Recreation Department for that purpose.
(5)The advisory committee shall select one of its members as chairperson andanother as vice chairperson, for such terms and with such duties and powersnecessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the advisorycommittee determines appropriate.
(6)The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the director. [2005 c.777 §12]
Note: 565.021 wasenacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made apart of ORS chapter 565 or any series therein by legislative action. SeePreface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
565.030Advisory committee functions. The State Fair Advisory Committee shallprovide advice and assistance to the State Parks and Recreation Director onmatters regarding the operation of the Oregon State Fair and shall solicit andencourage support throughout the state to improve the quality of andparticipation in the fair to achieve the purposes and objectives of ORS565.050. [Amended by 1977 c.55 §16; 1979 c.357 §1; 1999 c.342 §1; 2005 c.777 §22]
565.040Oregon State Fair established. There is established a stateinstitution to be designated and known as the Oregon State Fair, which shall beadministered and operated by the State Parks and Recreation Department. [Amendedby 2005 c.777 §23]
565.050State fair purposes; use of properties; duration. The objects andpurposes of the Oregon State Fair are to disseminate knowledge concerning, andto encourage the growth and prosperity of all agricultural, stock raising,horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic and industrial pursuits in thisstate. To this end the State Parks and Recreation Director shall operate thebusiness and properties of the Oregon State Fair as a year-round fair andexposition center, display historical objects and do all things necessary orexpedient for the full utilization of the properties and facilities of thefair. The director shall conduct an annual state fair for a period of not morethan 17 days’ duration beginning and ending on such dates as the directorconsiders appropriate. [Amended by 1955 c.146 §1; 1973 c.537 §1; 1977 c.55 §17;1985 c.675 §5; 2005 c.777 §24]
565.060Rules.In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the State Parksand Recreation Commission may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of thischapter. [Amended by 1977 c.55 §18; 2005 c.777 §25]
565.080Management of fair property; powers and duties of director; rules; peaceofficers; state not liable for premiums. (1) The State Parks and RecreationDirector shall have care of the Oregon State Fair property and be entrustedwith the direction of its business and financial affairs. The director shallprepare, adopt, publish and enforce all necessary rules for the management ofthe Oregon State Fair, its meetings and exhibitions and for the guidance of itsofficers or employees.
(2)The director may appoint all necessary marshals to keep order on the groundsand in the buildings of the Oregon State Fair during all exhibitions. Themarshals so appointed shall be vested with the same authority for such purposesas executive peace officers are vested by law.
(3)The director shall establish charges for entrance fees, gate money, leasestalls, stands, parking space, buildings, restaurant sites; conduct shows,exhibitions, races and all manner of business notwithstanding the provisions ofORS 227.286 and do all other things the director considers proper in theoperation of a year-round fair and exposition center and the annual state fair.The state is in no event liable for any premium awarded or debt created by thedirector beyond the amount annually appropriated therefor.
(4)The director may enter into sponsorship agreements for the receipt of moneys,services, products or other items of value. A sponsorship agreement enteredinto under this subsection is not subject to ORS 279.835 to 279.855 or ORSchapter 279A or 279B. [Amended by 1973 c.537 §2; 1977 c.55 §20; 1999 c.89 §1;2003 c.794 §299; 2005 c.777 §§26,27]
565.090Location of state fair; acquisition of adjacent lands; repair of facilities. (1) The OregonState Fair shall be permanently located on the present grounds now owned by thestate and heretofore devoted to Oregon State Fair purposes, located in the Cityof Salem, in Marion County. Those grounds and such additional lands as may hereafterbe obtained by the State Parks and Recreation Department for the purposes ofthe Oregon State Fair are dedicated for the use of the Oregon State Fair andfor other departmental programs.
(2)The department may obtain by donation, exchange or purchase such lands adjacentto the present grounds, including improvements thereon, as it may deemnecessary and advisable to facilitate the use of such grounds and mayconstruct, remodel and repair buildings and facilities deemed by it necessaryin the operation of the Oregon State Fair and for other departmental programs. [Amendedby 1973 c.537 §3; 1977 c.55 §21; 2005 c.777 §28]
565.095Issuance of revenue bonds; disposition of proceeds; security for bonds. (1) Inaccordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 286A, the State Parksand Recreation Director, with the approval of the State Parks and RecreationCommission, may request the State Treasurer to issue revenue bonds in an amountnot to exceed $10 million.
(2)Moneys received from the issuance of revenue bonds may be expended for landacquisition, capital construction and improvements and for paying currentoperating and other expenses of the Oregon State Fair.
(3)Revenue bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be secured by revenues receivedby the director from activities conducted at the Oregon State Fair, and shallnot be a general obligation of the State Parks and Recreation Department or theState of Oregon. [1985 c.675 §2; 1991 c.703 §49; 2005 c.777 §29; 2007 c.783 §221]
565.103Issuance of lottery bonds; principal amount; disposition; legislative findings;State Fair Capital Project Fund. (1) Pursuant to ORS 286A.560 to286A.585, lottery bonds may be issued to fund projects for the improvement,restoration, upgrading and preservation of systems, facilities and equipment ofthe Oregon State Fair.
(2)The use of lottery bond proceeds is authorized based on the following findings:
(a)The activities of the Oregon State Fair promote Oregon’s agricultural industryand its products;
(b)The promotion of agricultural products expands markets, which in turn createsjobs and stimulates economic development of the industry; and
(c)The Oregon State Fair draws patrons from throughout the region and creates jobsand substantial economic activity for the Salem and Keizer areas.
(3)The aggregate principal amount of lottery bonds issued pursuant to this sectionmay not exceed the sum of $20,167,661 and an additional amount estimated by theState Treasurer to be necessary to pay bond-related costs. Lottery bonds issuedpursuant to this section shall be issued only at the request of the State Parksand Recreation Director.
(4)The net proceeds of lottery bonds issued pursuant to this section shall bedeposited in the State Fair Capital Project Fund, which is hereby establishedin the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund.