1. A. The executive board shall:

   1. 1. Make an estimate of the cost of the free district fair;
   2. 2. Apportion to each of the counties comprising the association the portion to be borne by each member county together with the plan and items of expenditures; and
   3. 3. Certify the estimate to the county excise board in each of the member counties in time to be acted on by the county excise board at its annual meeting for making tax levies.

2. B. The items to be considered in the expenditure of funds shall be for:

   1. 1. Premiums on livestock, poultry, fruit, agriculture, horticultural and dairy products; boys' and girls' club work, school exhibits, culinary products, textile products, needlework and sewing, hand painting, decorating and drawing, and cultivated plants and flowers;
   2. 2. The necessary expenses of management of free district fairs organized under the provisions of this article, including office expense, postage, telephone, digital and electronic communication, Internet and supporting equipment, traveling expenses of secretary within the district in which the fair is held, printing (except premium lists) and necessary office supplies, premium ribbons and badges, clerical help, guards, superintendents and judges; and
   3. 3. Advertising the fair and for decorating and cleaning the grounds and buildings, and for caring for the grounds during the fair.

Laws 1923, SB 283, c. 125, p. 206, § 4; Amended by Laws 2001, HB 1378, c. 146, § 163, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001 (superseded document available); Renumbered from 2 O.S. § 74 by Laws 2001, HB 1378, c. 146, § 268, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001; Amended by Laws 2025, HB 1547, c. 175, § 1, eff. November 1, 2025 (superseded document available).