1. A. All entries shall comply with the requirements as set forth in the New Mexico state fair premium book including, but not limited to, specified nomination and entry procedures.
2. B. All exhibitors and their livestock shall comply with local and federal statutes including, but not limited to, the New Mexico livestock rules and regulations as set forth by the New Mexico livestock board.
3. C. All exhibitors shall operate in conformity with the New Mexico state fair’s policy on humane treatment of exhibited animals as set forth in the New Mexico state fair premium book.
4. D. All exhibitors shall be either bona fide 4-H Club members enrolled in the projects that they exhibit, or future farmers of America (FFA) members in New Mexico, certified by the county agent or agricultural education advisor. All exhibitors shall be in good standing unless otherwise stated in the New Mexico state fair premium book.
5. E. All exhibitors shall not utilize unethical practices or give unapproved medication to their animals.
6. F. All junior exhibitors shall abide by the United States department of agriculture Wholesome Meat Act and sign a certification form attesting to compliance with this act.

7. G. Non-compliance with the rules contained herein or in the New Mexico state fair premium book may result in disciplinary action against the exhibitor, including, but not limited to, expulsion from the competition.

   [Annotation: 4.3.1 NMAC contains rules regarding the due process procedure followed for an exhibitor’s alleged violation(s) of New Mexico state fair rules and policies.]

   HISTORY OF 4.3.3 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the state records center and archives:

   SF 67-1, Premium List, 1967, filed 6/27/67;

   SF 68-1, Premium List, 1968, filed 6/14/68;

   SF 69-1, Premium List, 1969, filed 6/18/69;

   SF 70-1, Premium List, 1970, filed 6/25/70;

   SF 71-1, Premium List, 1971, filed 7/02/71;

   SF 72-1, Premium List, 1967, filed 6/26/72;

   SF 73-1, Premium List, 1973, filed 6/18/73;

   SF 74-1, Premium List, 1974, filed 6/18/74;

   SF 75-1, Premium List, 1975, filed 6/16/75;

   SF 76-1, Premium List, 1976, filed 7/07/76;

   SF 77-1, Premium List, 1977, filed 6/14/77;

   SF 78-1, Premium List, 1978, filed 6/21/78;

   SF 79-1, Premium List, 1979, filed 7/27/79.

   History of Repealed Material: Those applicable portions of SF 79-1, Premium List, 1979 (filed 7/27/79) and 4 NMAC 3.3, Due Process and Disciplinary Action - Junior Division General Requirements (filed 8/19/96) repealed effective 11/30/2004.

   Other History: Those applicable portions of SF 79-1, Premium List, 1979 (filed 7/27/79) and 4 NMAC 3.3, Due Process and Disciplinary Action - Junior Division General Requirements (filed 8/19/96) replaced by 4.3.3 NMAC, Participant Requirements - Junior Division, effective 11/30/2004.

[4.3.3.8 NMAC - Rp, 4 NMAC 3.3.8, 11/30/2004]