California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 7 - Fairs and Expositions
Chapter 1 - Fair Improvement Allocation Procedures
Article 1 - Fair Improvement Allocation Procedures
Section 7000 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 7000

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

For purposes of Article 1 of these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings described below:

(a) "Act" means paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 19596.5 of the Code, paragraph (1) of subdivision (i) of Section 19596.6 of the Code and subdivision (b) of Section 19596.15 of the Code.

(b) "Applicant" means the agency requesting the grant of moneys in connection with the issuance of Obligations the proceeds of which will be used for a purpose described in the Act and these regulations.

(c) "Application" means the application required to be submitted and filed by an Applicant pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 19596.15 of the Code and Section 7001 of these regulations.

(d) "Code" means the Business and Professions Code of the State of California, as amended.

(e) "Commitment Agreement" means the agreement that, in accordance with Section 7004 of these regulations, shall be entered into between the Director and a Grantee specifying the terms and conditions of each Grant.

(f) "Department" means the Department of Food and Agriculture of the State of California.

(g) "Director" means the Director of the Department.

(h) "Grant" means any allocation of funds pursuant to the Act and these regulations as evidenced by the terms of a Commitment Agreement.

(i) "Grantee" means any Applicant which receives a Grant.

(j) "Obligations" means bonds, notes, debentures, certificates of participation, or other evidences of indebtedness the proceeds of which will be used for a purpose described in the Act and these regulations or to reimburse funds or refund obligations which were used for such purpose and the debt service on which will be repaid from a Grant.

(k) "Project" means any one or more of the following, including, in each case, related improvements and appurtenances: the construction of improvements at a fair's racetrack inclosure, the construction of satellite wagering facilities at a fair, health and safety repair projects at a fair, and handicapped access compliance at a fair.

(l) "Project Costs" means reasonable costs associated with any of the following:

(1) Preparing an Application and establishing eligibility.

(2) Constructing, acquiring, and installing a Project, including, without limitation, all land, structures, real property, and personal property necessary therefor or appurtenant thereto.

(3) Design, engineering, architectural, planning, inspection, permitting, consulting, legal, accounting and other costs and fees related to the acquisition, financing and development of a Project.

1. New section filed 11-14-88 as an emergency; operative 11-14-88 (Register 88, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 3-14-89.
2. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 11-30-88 and filed 12-30-88 (Register 89, No. 2).
3. Amendment of division heading and new chapter 1 heading filed 12-20-2001; operative 1-19-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

Note: Authority cited: Section 19596.15, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19596.5(f)(1), 19596.6(i)(1) and 19596.15, Business and Professions Code.

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