Section 260.200  Appropriation

Each fair association or agricultural society shall receive an annual appropriation, in an amount set forth in Section 13 of the Act, that shall be used for rehabilitation of its grounds, purchase of land, construction projects, maintenance projects and repair projects.  The Bureau shall approve rehabilitation claims in accordance with Section 13 of the Act and this Subpart B.  The fair association or agricultural society shall file a rehabilitation report as required by Section 13 of the Act and Section 260.220.  In accordance with Section 17 of the Act, a fair that has been participating in the Fair and Exposition Fund and notifies the Bureau in writing by January 1 that it elects to participate in the Agricultural Premium Fund shall not be eligible for participation in the rehabilitation appropriation until the next fiscal year.

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 11091, effective July 23, 2004)