(a) “District,” as defined by subdivision (b) of Section 5096.144, includes a district agricultural association or a citrus fruit fair which is authorized to provide park, recreation, or open-space services, or a combination of those services, of a character commonly provided by a recreation and park district, and which provides those services for the general public on a year-round basis.
(b) Park, recreation, or open-space services, or a combination of those services, of a character commonly provided by a county parks and recreation department, that are provided by a county fair for the general public on a year-round basis are eligible for a local assistance grant pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 5096.151 as a county project.
(c) The Legislature hereby finds and declares the provisions in this section are declaratory of and in accord with existing law.