(A) Nonprofit livestock associations sponsoring a livestock exhibition at the Ohio expositions center that wish to apply, pursuant to Chapter 901.42 of the Revised Code, for financial assistance on rental costs and premium awards shall submit an application to the director of the Ohio department of agriculture on a form provided by the department. Applications shall be filed by September first of each calendar year.
(B) The applicant shall submit a copy of the rental agreement with the rental cost of the exhibition for which the applicant is seeking financial assistance.
(C) The applicant shall submit a complete listing of the awards and premiums to be awarded.
(D) For any scheduled exhibition that is canceled, the Ohio exposition commission shall refund the department of agriculture by intrastate voucher, in the amount previously allocated for the canceled event.