KRS 247.160: State Fair Board to have exclusive control of all operations and

events occurring upon fairgrounds, exhibit center, and any other property

under the board's custody and control -- Exception -- Lien on property --

Sale to satisfy lien.

(1) The State Fair Board shall have exclusive control of all operations and events

occurring upon the state fairgrounds and exhibition center and any other

properties under the custody and control of the State Fair Board, including but

not limited to concessions, exhibitions, shows, facility rental, property

development, entertainments, and attractions at any place on the state

fairgrounds and exhibition center and may, in the discretion of the board,

operate any or all of such concessions, exhibitions, shows, entertainments and

attractions, but the board shall not allow the operation of any gambling device

or game of chance therein. It may delegate such control or operation to any of

its employees or agents, or to an executive committee. This section shall not

apply to the sale of lottery tickets sold under the provisions of KRS Chapter

154A.

(2) The State Fair Board shall have a prior lien upon the property of any

concessionaire, exhibitor, lessee, or person, immediately upon its coming or

being brought on the grounds, or the center, to secure existing or future

indebtedness.

(3) Any designated employee or agent of the State Fair Board may sell the

property to satisfy the indebtedness after giving ten (10) days' notice to the

owner or agent of the owner or, if notice cannot be given to the owner, after a

notice is posted for ten (10) days in the office of the State Fair Board on the

grounds, announcing that the property is to be sold. The State Fair Board,

through its designated agent, may bid and buy in the property offered for sale

for the use and benefit of the State Fair.