Section R. 285.811.3 - Exhibit premiums eligible for state allocationsRule 3.
(1) State allocation for premium reimbursement shall be limited under the following conditions:(a) The state allocation shall not exceed $250.00 per placing.(b) Not more than 10 placings per class in an open class for eligible exhibits. Youth classes are not limited on the number of placings.(c) State-funded premiums shall not be awarded in an animal class where an exhibitor is under 6 years of age by January 1 of the fair/exposition year, and who participates as an individual.(d) For classes under the educational projects or demonstration projects categories, participants are limited to youth who are 19 years of age by January 1 of the fair/exposition year or younger. Participants 26 years of age by January 1 of the fair/exposition year or younger, who have been determined to be eligible for special education services by the local school district, may participate in classes under the educational projects and demonstration projects.(e) Ownership is not required for an exhibitor to show in any animal classes other than market classes.(f) In all categories other than animal, antique, or tractor, the exhibitor shall be the creator of the article, item, or project.(g) State-funded premiums shall not be paid to a class in an antique category that contains an item that has been entered for competition in the previous 3 years.(2) Premiums are eligible for individual or group exhibits in any of the following defined categories that are published in the premium book or list:(a) Agricultural products.(i) Floriculture or horticulture.(j) Production livestock.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.811.3
1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2008 MR 23, Eff. Dec. 3, 2008