148.280 Functions of commission -- Acquisition, control, and use of property -- Holding of events -- Contracts. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 1 148.280 Functions of commission -- Acquisition, control, and use of property -- Holding of events -- Contracts. (1) The commission: (a) Shall have the authority and control of such property as now is under its custody and control, and of such property as may hereafter be placed under its
control or transferred to it by the State Property and Buildings Commission,
for any purpose mentioned in this section; (b) May erect and repair buildings on the State Horse Park and make any and all necessary or proper improvements, and generally carry on a program of
development and extension of facilities designed to accomplish the objectives
defined in this section; (c) Shall promote the progress of the state and stimulate public interest in the advancement and development of the state by providing the facilities of the
State Horse Park for exhibitionary, competitive, and other events relative to
various aspects of the horse industry and other functions calculated to advance
and enhance the tourist industry, economy, entertainment, cultural, and
educational interests of the public. (2) The commission may take, acquire, and hold property, and all interest herein, by deed, gift, devise, bequest, lease, or by transfer from the state property so acquired
in the manner provided by law. (3) The commission may enact by administrative regulation as provided in KRS Chapter 13A, rules governing the operation, maintenance, or use of property under
its custody and control. (4) The commission may employ or contract with other persons, firms, or corporations the commission may deem necessary or desirable to accomplish its duties and
functions; may fix the compensation and the terms of employment or contract of
those employed or contracted with; and may assign to them duties and
responsibilities the commission may determine, including the responsibility of
actual operation of any or all of the facilities under the control of the commission. Effective: July 15, 1994
History: Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 196, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 96, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts
ch. 396, sec. 17, effective July 15, 1982. -- Created 1979 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts
ch. 6, sec. 3, effective July 1, 1979.