CA Food & Agric Code Section 4481

The county or district agricultural association shall deposit in a bank account or a deposit in a savings and loan association that is approved by the Director of Finance in accordance with Sections 16506 and 16605 of the Government Code any state money which is apportioned to it for the encouragement of the fair which it conducts. The money which is so deposited may be expended for any of the following:

(a)

Premiums.

(b)

Capital outlay, including purchase of land, construction improvements, and equipment.

(c)

Acquisition, installation, maintenance, and operation of recreational and cultural facilities at fairgrounds of the county or district agricultural association.

(d)

Support of county or district agricultural association fairs.