Section R. 285.811.10 - Complaints and appeal(1) Any exhibitor may file a complaint regarding any of the following: (a) Conflict of interest of the judge.(b) Disqualification of an exhibit or exhibitor.(c) Exhibitor, group leader, or superintendent behavior.(d) Eligibility of the exhibit.(2) The association board, except as provided in Regulation 851, Michigan State Fair and Regulation 852, Upper Peninsula State Fair, shall adopt and maintain a compliant and appeals procedure which shall include all of the following: (a) In accordance to the annual appropriation act, exhibitors are allowed to file a written complaint within 10 days after the end of the fair or exposition.(b) Provide steps for the board to review, investigate, and issue a notice of findings and recommended actions.(c) Notify the exhibitor filing the complaint that he or she may make an appeal to the department within 45 days of filing the initial complaint if the exhibitor is not satisfied with the association's action.(3) The department shall have 60 days after receipt of any appropriately filed appeal to investigate the complaint, and shall issue a finding of fact and notice of department action and any recommended actions for the association.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.811.10