California Food and Agricultural Code - Division 3: Expositions and Fairs - Part 5: Citrus Fruit Fairs (secs. 4601 - 4703)

1 FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE - FAC DIVISION 3. EXPOSITIONS AND FAIRS [3001 - 4703] ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) PART 5. CITRUS FRUIT FAIRS [4601 - 4703] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) CHAPTER 1. Definitions [4601 - 4603] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) 4601. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.) 4602. “Association” means a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of this state for the purpose of and which engages in conducting and carrying on a citrus fruit fair. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.) 4603. “Citrus fruit fair” means any citrus fruit fair or citrus fruit fair and exposition which satisfies all of the following requirements: (a) Has been conducted and carried on by an association for not less than four or more than 15 consecutive days during each calendar year for a period of not less than 20 consecutive years. (b) Citrus fruits are exhibited for prizes and premiums at the fair. The fair has for its purpose the promotion and encouragement of the citrus fruit industry of this state. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 207, Sec. 2. Effective July 26, 1993.) CHAPTER 2. Benefits and Appropriations [4651 - 4652] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) 4651. The fair shall be deemed to be a fair and association within the meaning of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4401), Part 4 of this division and the association so conducting and holding such citrus fruit fair shall be entitled to participate in the benefits and appropriations provided for in and by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4401), Part 4 of this division and shall receive aid, as provided therein and as otherwise provided by law for citrus fruit fairs, in the same manner as if such citrus fruit fair was being conducted and carried on in the manner provided in and javascript:submitCodesValues('4601.','4.5.1','1967','15','',%20'id 3806b953-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f') javascript:submitCodesValues('4602.','4.5.1','1967','15','',%20'id 3806b955-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f') javascript:submitCodesValues('4603.','4.5.1','1993','207','2',%20'id 3806b957-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f') javascript:submitCodesValues('4651.','4.5.2','1967','15','',%20'id 38083ffb-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f') 2 under the previous provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4401), Part 4 of this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.) 4652. An association conducting a citrus fruit fair may receive and use, for the citrus fruit fair, any money which is appropriated for use of a “citrus fruit fair”. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.) CHAPTER 3. Powers and Duties [4701 - 4703] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15. ) 4701. An association that conducts and carries on any citrus fruit fair which is eligible to receive apportionments pursuant to Section 19626 of the Business and Professions Code: (a) Has the same power as a district agricultural association to construct, maintain and operate recreational and cultural facilities of general public interest. (b) Is an instrumentality of the state for the purposes mentioned in subdivision (a) of this section and in Section 4603. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.) 4702. Upon dissolution of any such association, all of its property, after payment of outstanding debts, shall escheat to the state. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.) 4703. All property of any such association which is used exclusively in conducting citrus fruit fairs, and its recreational and cultural facilities which are of general public interest, are exempt from taxation. No affidavit need be filed to claim this exemption. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.) javascript:submitCodesValues('4652.','4.5.2','1967','15','',%20'id 38083ffd-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f') javascript:submitCodesValues('4701.','4.5.3','1967','15','',%20'id 38084001-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f') javascript:submitCodesValues('4702.','4.5.3','1967','15','',%20'id 38084003-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f') javascript:submitCodesValues('4703.','4.5.3','1967','15','',%20'id 38084005-291f-11d9-9fa8-93d6a7ed919f')