A fair association may propose an amendment to its charter by resolution as provided in its charter or bylaws.

(1) The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the department for approval.
(2) After the department approves the proposed amendment, it will be incorporated into the original charter upon:

(a) Publication of notice in the same manner as provided in s. 616.03;

Terms Used In Florida Statutes 616.05

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • association: means an association not for profit incorporated under this chapter for the purpose of conducting and operating public fairs or expositions. See Florida Statutes 616.001
  • Department: means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. See Florida Statutes 616.001
(b) Filing the order of the circuit judge approving the amendment with the office of the clerk of the circuit court and the department; and
(c) Being recorded in the clerk’s office.

If a fair association has filed its charter with the Department of State pursuant to chapter 617, a copy of any amendment to the charter must be filed with the Department of State for notice purposes.