1. (a) The fair applicant shall:

   1. (1) Be a non-profit association located in New Hampshire;
   2. (2) Be a full member in good standing with the New Hampshire Association of Fairs and Expositions;
   3. (3) Annually hold events that offer contests or exhibits of 4-H members and clubs, Future Farmers of America members and clubs, granges, farm crops and domestic livestock competitions, or home crafts;
   4. (4) Be managed by a board of directors who are responsible for the business affairs and operational activities and policies;
   5. (5) Have a board of directors who are subject to and compliant with local, state, and federal laws and regulations;
   6. (6) Have a treasurer who has charge of the financial affairs of the corporation and ensures that grant funds received from a state grant are used in accordance with the applicant’s proposal as approved by the commissioner;
   7. (7) Operate a minimum of 3 consecutive, 8 hour days per year;
   8. (8) Submit a capital improvement project that has a minimum useful life of 20 years and shall be completed within 2 years of execution of a contract to perform work authorized by the grant;
   9. (9) Contribute matching funds or in-kind services in an amount equal to 30% or more of the value of the grant; and
   10. (10) Not have completed the project for which the applicant seeks reimbursement.

2. (b) The commissioner shall waive a condition or criteria listed in Agr 4003.01(a) based on the information provided by the applicant if:

   1. (1) The project substantially complies with the conditions for eligibility;
   2. (2) The project supports the purposes of the grant program as stated in Agr 4001.01; and
   3. (3) Any other factor that unfairly limits the applicant, for example, an applicant who operates 2 consecutive days instead of 3, but holds multiple operations per year.

Source. #13816, eff 12-1-23