The law provides in section 69-5-3 of the Mississippi Code Annotated that the Fair Commission shall have charge of designated state lands and buildings and authority to conduct an agricultural and industrial exposition annually and other events on those lands to promote Mississippi agriculture and industry. The Fair Commission is authorized to set rules governing the distribution of state monies for premiums and awards and may accept money or funds donated for that purpose.
2 Miss. Code. R. 401-1-104