Special peace officer provisions modified.

HF 3096 modifies Minnesota Statutes section 37.20 to require the Minnesota State Fair Society to provide police service and protection on the fairgrounds and within half a mile of the grounds for any major event estimated to draw at least 2,500 attendees. This change expands the existing requirement (which previously applied only to the annual fair) to cover all significant events held on the fairgrounds. The bill directly affects the Minnesota State Fair Society's security planning and operations. The amendment maintains existing provisions about appointing peace officers for the fairgrounds but adds this expanded coverage requirement for large events.