Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 116 - THE KANSAS STATE FAIR BOARD
Here’s an enhanced overview of Agency 116: The Kansas State Fair Board within the Kansas Administrative Regulations:
📘 What It Covers
Agency 116 governs administrative rules related to the Kansas State Fair Board, overseeing fairground operations, beverage regulation, advertising, camping, and more according to state statute. It's organized into four main articles. (regulations.justia.com)
🗂️ Article Breakdown
Article 1 – Cereal Malt Beverages (§116‑1‑1 to 116‑1‑2)
§ 116‑1‑1 (Definitions): Sets key terms such as “fairgrounds,” “board,” “cereal malt beverage,” and “space contract”—the arrangement allowing licensed retailers to sell 3.2% ABW beverages on the fairgrounds (regulations.justia.com).
§ 116‑1‑2 (Sale and consumption): Specifies that beverages may only be sold or consumed at board‑designated spaces; retailers must hold a Hutchinson city CMB license and complete a space‑contract application (law.cornell.edu).
Article 2 – Fairgrounds (§116‑2‑1)
Addresses pet and service animal rules: no pets (dogs/cats) allowed except in designated areas, and must be on leash or contained (cdn.saffire.com).
Article 3 – Soliciting and Advertising (§116‑3‑1 to 116‑3‑2)
§ 116‑3‑2: Limits promotional activities to fixed, contract‑authorized locations. No sound‑truck ads allowed, except routine delivery vehicles. Normal vehicle signage is permitted (law.cornell.edu).
Article 4 – Tent Camping (§116‑4‑1 to 116‑4‑2)
Regulates camping on the fairgrounds—tent camping inside the fenced area is disallowed. RV camping is permitted in designated RV Park areas, with reservations and fees required (law.cornell.edu, cdn.saffire.com).
⚙️ Context & Source Notes
The rules are updated quarterly—official source is Kansas Secretary of State; Justia and Cornell LII offer public snapshots but may lag behind (regulations.justia.com).
The board itself is established statutorily (K.S.A. 74‑520a), outlines membership, and appoints officers (ksrevisor.org).
✅ Summary
Agency 116 oversees fairground operations: alcohol regulation, advertising, camping, pet rules, and vendor agreements.
Chapters are specific and narrow in scope (CMB, grounds use, advertising, camping).
For official and current versions, check the Kansas SOS KAR site or quarterly Kansas Register.
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