Colorado Revised Statutes Title 35. Agriculture § 35-65-401. Colorado state fair authority--creation--board--powers and duties--repeal

(1)(a) The Colorado state fair authority, as it existed prior to June 30, 1997, is abolished. There is created the Colorado state fair authority in the department of agriculture as a division thereof. The Colorado state fair authority is a type 1 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(b) The function of the Colorado state fair authority is to direct and supervise the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition created pursuant to section 35-65-105.

(2)(a) Deleted by Laws 2022, Ch. 46 (S.B. 22-042), § 1, eff. Aug. 10, 2022.

(b) There is created the board of commissioners of the Colorado state fair authority, which consists of thirteen members, twelve of whom are appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and one who is the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner's designee. Before October 31, 2022, no more than six members of the board may be affiliated with the same political party as the governor. The board of commissioners of the Colorado state fair authority is a type 1 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.

(a) Two residents of the county in which the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition is held;

(b) Two members from the state at large; and

(c) Two residents from each of the four agricultural districts of the state, as defined in section 35-1-105(3).

(5)(a) Of the twelve appointed members of the board:

(b) In making appointments, the governor shall attempt to ensure that the board represents the geographic diversity of the state.

(a) Provide for the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition, subject to available appropriations by the general assembly;

(b) Enter into any agreements with other agencies of the state government as may be necessary to provide for the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition;

(c) Repealed by Laws 2022, Ch. 91 (H.B. 22-1022), § 2, eff. Aug. 10, 2022.

(d) Meet as often as necessary, but not less than once a month;

(e) Repealed by Laws 1996, H.B.96-1167, § 17, eff. Aug. 7, 1996.

(f) Accept contributions from nonstate sources for the purpose of financing and supporting the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition;

(f.5) Repealed by Laws 2008, Ch. 229, § 5, eff. Jan. 22, 2009.

(g) Repealed by Laws 1996, H.B.96-1167, § 17, eff. Aug. 7, 1996.

(h), (i) Deleted by Laws 1997, H.B.97-1342, § 1, eff. June 30, 1997.

(j) Adopt rules in accordance with the provisions of article 4 of title 24, C.R.S.;

(k) Submit annual reports in accordance with section 35-65-406;

(l) Perform such other duties as may be required by law.