2025 Session Last amended: 1985 session

§ 37.16 — Rules; Violation

Plain-Language Summary

The State Agricultural Society can create bylaws, rules, and ordinances for the fairgrounds to protect public health, safety, and comfort. Breaking these rules is a misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense.

37.16 RULES; VIOLATION.

The society may make all bylaws, ordinances, and rules consistent with law which it considers necessary or proper for the government of the fairgrounds and all fairs to be held on them, and for the protection, health, safety, and comfort of the public on the fairgrounds. The bylaws, ordinances, and rules are effective when filed with the secretary of the society. The violation of a bylaw, rule, or ordinance of the society is a misdemeanor.

History:

(7875) RL s 3087; 1965 c 796 s 1; 1985 c 265 art 2 s 1

History: History: (7875) RL s 3087; 1965 c 796 s 1; 1985 c 265 art 2 s 1

Practical Notes

When you visit the State Fair, you must follow the Society’s rules. Violating fairground rules can result in criminal charges, so pay attention to posted regulations.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes