The fair shall be deemed to be a fair and association within the meaning of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4401), Part 4 of this division and the association so conducting and holding such citrus fruit fair shall be entitled to participate in the benefits and appropriations provided for in and by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4401), Part 4 of this division and shall receive aid, as provided therein and as otherwise provided by law for citrus fruit fairs, in the same manner as if such citrus fruit fair was being conducted and carried on in the manner provided in and under the previous provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4401), Part 4 of this division.