CA AB2345

Establishes the California Fair Network Commission as a separate, independent nonprofit mutual benefit corporation to oversee and administer the network of 72 California fairs

Commission authorized to assess fairs fees for services including budget administration, contract approval, pooled insurance, and construction planning

Commission responsibilities include distributing state resources to fairs based on approved criteria, conducting fiscal and compliance audits, and monitoring solvency of the Fair and Exposition Fund

Executive director position created, to be a fair industry professional recommended by commissioners and approved by the Governor, with salary paid from commission revenues

Legislature finds California's fair network generates over $165 million in annual tax revenue, hosts 30 million visitors, and provides 30,000 jobs, but requires state funding support for three-year transition period away from state dependency