Title 11 · WY
9-5-107, and upon request of the state fair board:
Citation: Wyo. Stat. § 9-5-107
Section: 9-5-107
9-5-107, and upon request of the state fair board:
(i) Assess the state fairground buildings and facility needs; and
(ii) Submit recommendations to the state fair board to prioritize and remediate the identified needs. (e) The Wyoming tourism board shall promote the annual state fair throughout the state of Wyoming and adjoining states.
11-10-103. Reversion of fairgrounds to donor.
If the state fails for three (3) consecutive years to hold a state fair, the lands used for the purpose of a state fair shall revert to the person donating them, the state having the right to remove all buildings, fences and improvements of whatever nature within twenty-four (24) months after the date on which the fair should have been held. All buildings, fences and improvements remaining on the land after the expiration of the twenty-four (24) months shall become the property of the owner of the land.
11-10-104. Catalogues.
At least three (3) months before any annual fair, the state fair board shall have a catalogue prepared and copies available for distribution to any person requesting it.
11-10-105. Entry fees.
A fee may be charged for any in-state or out-of-state exhibit to be entered in the state fair at an amount set by the state fair board.
11-10-106. Admission charges; other revenues.
(a) There shall be charged at the gates of the fairground an admission fee to be set by the state fair board. An extra charge may be made for seats in the grandstand or other structure providing added comforts. The charge for vehicles driven or stock ridden into the grounds may be fixed by the state fair board. All fees collected shall be deposited in the Wyoming state fair account, except fees directed by law to the state fair endowment account.
(b) The department of agriculture may receive any money or property of any kind or character donated, granted or bequeathed for any activities of the state fair. Monies shall be credited to the Wyoming state fair account except as otherwise provided by W.S. 11-10-107 and 11-10-118. The department, on behalf of the state fair board, shall include within its biennial budget request submitted under W.S. 9-2-1013 a report itemizing all gifts, income and expenditures under this subsection, W.S. 11-10-107 and 11-10-118 for each of the immediately preceding two (2) fiscal years.
11-10-107. Power of state fair board to acquire land; authority to make rules and regulations; renting and use of fairgrounds.
(a) Consistent with W.S. 9-5-106(a) and (c), the state fair board may acquire by donation or lease in the name of the state any lands necessary for conducting the annual state fair, and may make all rules and regulations necessary for the conduct and government of the exhibitions, the sale of privileges, and the proper control, operation and conduct of the annual state fair and the state fairgrounds not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state.
(b) The state fair board may rent out or donate the use of the state fairgrounds for stabling and training stock and holding stock sales. The grounds may be used free of charge for encampment grounds for the state militia under the direction of the adjutant general of the state. The board shall permit the grounds and facilities to be used for other purposes and shall charge fees as it deems necessary to maximize revenues and pay the expenses of maintaining the grounds and facilities. One percent (1%) of any revenue generated under this subsection shall be distributed to the state fair endowment account and the remainder of any revenue generated under this subsection shall be distributed to the Wyoming state fair account.
11-10-108. Rodeos; generally.
The state fair board may provide a rodeo as part of the state fair program, provided there is no restriction on any Wyoming resident who desires to participate in the rodeo other than the prescribed entry fee, unless the restriction is required by a sanctioning body as part of the terms and conditions to sanction the rodeo. Any contract entered into with any person to provide entertainment under this section is void if it in any manner excludes a Wyoming resident from participation in the entertainment because of membership or nonmembership in any organization or group.
11-10-109. Rodeos; liability for injuries.
The state of Wyoming is not responsible or liable in any manner for any injury sustained by anyone participating in the rodeo at the Wyoming state fair. 11-10-110. Repealed By Laws 2011, Ch. 72, § 2.
11-10-111. Reports.
The director of the department of agriculture shall make reports as required by W.S. 9-2-1014 in regard to the state fair.
11-10-112. Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum.
A building to be known as the "Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum" is authorized to house pioneer relics on the state fairgrounds, and for such other purposes as deemed necessary by the board.
11-10-113. Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum; supervision thereof.
The supervision, maintenance and operation of the museum is under the director of the department of state parks and cultural resources. The director may assign or employ necessary personnel to maintain the exhibits and receive visitors, and may enter into agreements for the loan of exhibits, providing the state of Wyoming is not liable therefor.
11-10-114. Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum; admission fee.
A nominal admission fee may be charged to reimburse the general fund for maintenance costs.
11-10-115. State fair board; membership; terms; compensation.
(a) There is created the state fair board consisting of the following members:
(i) One (1) voting member appointed by the governor from each of the four (4) quadrants specified in W.S.