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.
Minn. Stat. § 37.16
RULES; VIOLATION.
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Heffron v. International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Inc. (1981)
Most recently applied in People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. Kansas State Fair Board (September 2012)
(7875) RL s 3087; 1965 c 796 s 1; 1985 c 265 art 2 s 1
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