§ 16513 — Property held in trust

(a) Conveyance to county.--If the owner of any real property adapted to the use or purpose of public agriculture fairs or exhibits is willing to convey or devise the real property to the county wherein located, to be held in trust for the citizens and inhabitants of the county, the county commissioners may take title of the real property and hold the real property in trust for the benefit of the residents of the county.

(b) Acceptance of contributions.--The county commissioners may receive and accept contributions in buildings or materials for additional improvements on the real property conveyed or devised and held in trust.

(c) Lease of real property.--The county commissioners may lease real property acquired under this section to any incorporated agriculture association willing and financially able to manage the premises, on condition that the premises shall be used annually for agriculture fairs and exhibitions without any liability or expense on the part of the county. Upon failure of a lessee to comply with the terms of any lease, the county shall retake possession of the leased property.

(d) Sale of real property.--If, for a period of five years, public use of the real property as contemplated by the grant or gift to the county is not made, the real property may be sold on petition to the court of common pleas under this part for the sale of county real property.