Minnesota § 375.40 - COUNTY BOARD MAY LICENSE EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 375.40 — COUNTY BOARD MAY LICENSE EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 375.40. COUNTY BOARD MAY LICENSE EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS
A county board may license and regulate itinerant shows, carnivals, circuses, endurance contests, and exhibitions of any nature whatsoever. Sections 375.40 to 375.42 do not apply to shows, carnivals, circuses, contests, and exhibitions held within the incorporated limits of a city.
The fee for a license shall be fixed by the county board in the amount it deems advisable.
The board may require, as a condition for granting the license, the posting of a penal bond in the amount it shall determine.
Application for a license shall be made on the form the county board determines. Upon approval of an application and the payment of the license fee and the posting of the required bond, the county auditor shall issue the license.
History:
(10536-11, 10536-12, 10536-13, 10536-14) 1937 c 331 s 1-4; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1984 c 629 s 2; 2001 c 22 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 375.40
What does Minnesota Statutes § 375.40 cover?
Section 375.40 ("COUNTY BOARD MAY LICENSE EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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