8 TRANSACTIONS OF THE 



third class, of the third fiscal year, and of the fourth class, at the end of the full term of four 

 years. The fiscal year shall be from December first to December first. 



Sec. 17. Each association so formed and organized is hereby declared and shall be recognized 

 a State institution, and the Board so appointed and qualified shall have the exclusive control 

 and management of such institution for and in the name of the State, and shall have the pos- 

 session and care of all the property of the association, and shall fix the terms of office, and the 

 bonds of the Secretary and Treasurer, and determine their salaries and duties. They shall have 

 power to make all necessary by-laws, rules, and regulations for the government of the associ- 

 ation and the management of its prudential and financial affairs. They shall provide for an 

 annual Fair or exhibition by the association of all the industries and industrial products in the 

 district, at such time and place as they deem advisable; provided, that no District Fair shall be 

 held in any of the districts at the same time of the State Fair; and provided further, that the 

 State shall in no event be liable for any premium offered, or award, or for any debt contracted 

 by any District Board of Agriculture, or Agricultural Association. 



Sec. 18. When any District Board of Agriculture shall have been classified and organized a3 

 herein provided, the Secretary of the Board shall report such classification and organization to 

 the State Board of Agriculture; he shall also report the same to the Governor, and shall report 

 any vacancy that may occur in the Board to the Governor, who shall fill the same by appoint- 

 ment for the unexpired term. 



Sec. 19. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. 



Sec. 20. This Act shall take effect from and after its passage. 



