Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 12 - AGRICULTURAL FAIRS - LICENSING
Section 001-12-1 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-12-1

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

As used in this chapter and unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings:

A. Agricultural fair. "Agricultural fair" means a bona fide exhibition designed to promote education and encourage improvement in agriculture and shall include, but not be limited to, the following components distributed throughout the duration of the exhibition:

1. Competition for premiums or purses on three or more species of livestock; "species' could be equine, bovine, poultry or other;

2. Display of and competition for premiums or purses on horticultural products of a variety and quality characteristic of the region and date; and

3. Presentation of activities and projects undertaken by agricultural youth organizations in the region.

B. Applicant. "Applicant" means the person, agricultural society, association or corporation applying for a license to conduct an agricultural fair pursuant to 7 M.R.S.A. §65.

C. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources or his authorized agent.

D. Licensee. "Licensee" means a person, agricultural society, association or corporation licensed pursuant to 7 M.R.S.A. §65 to conduct an agricultural fair.

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