Ala. Code § 2-7-22

Fairs which receive state aid under the provisions of this article must be members of the Association of Alabama State Fairs and shall use their profits for future fair improvements, increasing premiums lists and furthering the growth, expansion and usefulness of fairs and for community betterment and development, civic, charitable and similar uses and activities. A fair which pays monetary dividends to any person, firm or corporation shall be ineligible to receive funds under this article, as it is intended that state aid provided under this article shall be paid to nonprofit fairs only.