2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 565 - Fairs and Exhibits
Section 565.050 - State fair purposes; use of properties; duration.

The objects and purposes of the Oregon State Fair are to disseminate knowledge concerning, and to encourage the growth and prosperity of all agricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic and industrial pursuits in this state. To this end the State Parks and Recreation Director shall operate the business and properties of the Oregon State Fair as a year-round fair and exposition center, display historical objects and do all things necessary or expedient for the full utilization of the properties and facilities of the fair. The director shall conduct an annual state fair for a period of not more than 17 days' duration beginning and ending on such dates as the director considers appropriate. [Amended by 1955 c.146 §1; 1973 c.537 §1; 1977 c.55 §17; 1985 c.675 §5; 2005 c.777 §24]

Note: 565.050 is repealed on the earlier of December 31, 2015, or the date established in a fairground operating agreement described in 565.495 (1) between the State Fair Council and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. See section 34, chapter 492, Oregon Laws 2013.