Rules and Regulations - Wisconsin State Fair Park
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1. The Lessee agrees not to dismantle his booth deplete his exhibit in any way or do any packing before the announced closing hour of the last scheduled day of the event Any merchandise or materials left at the termination of the Fair in the concession location is as the Lessee s own risk Building superintendents gatekeepers and police officers are instructed to prevent any attempt to dismantle or remove exhibits before the hour of release without a written order from the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director Violators forfeit their privilege to renew their contracts as specified in SFP 8 01 2 SFP 8 13 EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT All space contracts unless otherwise specified will expire with the close of the Fair each year and all temporary buildings frames booths etc must be removed within two days following otherwise they may become the property of the Park SFP 8 14 APPEARANCE AND INSPECTION 1 All dining halls lunch booths refreshment pavilions or other stands must be substantial in structure and neat in appearance They must be supplied with and sell only good wholesome food and pure honest goods at reasonable prices We suggest that all articles of food and drink be kept under glass or screen before time of service The premises shall be at all times open to any official or inspector designated by the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director 2 Authorized representatives of the Board showing proper credentials shall2. a rental basis SFP 8 36 LESSEES WILL COMPLY WITH DISCRIMINATION LAWS The Lessee agrees to comply with Wisconsin Statutes In connection with the performance of work under this contract the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race sex religion color or national origin The aforesaid provision shall include but not be limited to the following employment upgrading demotion or transfer recruitment or recruitment advertising layoff or termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training including apprenticeship The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places available for employees and applicants for employment notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of the non discrimination clause WI Stats Sec 16 765 2 The Equal Opportunities Division of the Industrial Commission may receive complaints of alleged discrimination and such complaints shall be processed WI Stats Sec 16 765 6 SFP 8 37 CHILD LABOR LAWS No minor under 18 years of age may be employed or permitted to work in gainful employment unless the employer has on file a child labor permit authorizing the employment PENALTIES MINORS Any employer who employs any minor in violation of the permitted hours of labor as specified in Sec Ind 70 05 2 notwithstanding other statutory penalties shall be required to pay each minor in addition
3. or rules applicable to the Lessee SFP 8 17 LESSEE RESTRICTED TO BUSINESS SPECIFIED This contract covers only the specific business mentioned herein and such business must be confined to the space hereby leased The space leased under this contract cannot be sublet The contract cannot be assigned to other parties without written consent of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director The Lessee will not sell offer for sale or dispose of any article or articles other than those listed on his contract He will not make or allow to be made any representations in regard to the articles sold or canvassed any articles outside of the space allotted to him He will not otherwise conduct in the same space any business or operation other than as described in the contract SFP 8 18 METHOD OF PAYMENT Personal and company checks will be accepted in payment of Lessee s privileges up to 30 days before the Fair after which time payments on contracts must be made in cash money order certified or cashier s check SFP 8 19 COURTESY CARDS Courtesy Cards or notices of materials on loan must not be displayed in any Commercial Space unless the donor is also a Lessee SFP 8 20 PRIZE DRAWING OR CONTEST 1 Exhibitors wishing to hold a contest and award a prize must request permission from the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director If approved Lessee will determine the prize winner and inform the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director in writing of th
4. possible through procedures enabling the Park to be financially self supporting Its contractual involvement with private enterprise is consistent with its legislative purpose Hundreds of thousands of citizens visit the Park during the State Fair each year to see exhibits of Wisconsin s abundant agricultural industrial and social achievements During other periods of the year sports attractions and other exhibits are on display The purpose of these rules is to give notice of the required standards of conduct that insure safety well being and enjoyment of all these persons using and visiting the facilities of the State Fair Park SFP 1 02 SCOPE These rules regulate conduct of visitors and exhibitors vehicle and traffic matters fire prevention regulations advertising and admission SFP 1 03 DEFINITIONS As used in these rules Board shall mean the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board 2 Chief of Police shall mean the Wisconsin State Fair Park Police Chief of Police 3 Director shall mean the Wisconsin State Fair Park Executive Director as appointed by the Board 4 Lessee shall mean any person operating under a valid contract or with the written permission of the Director 5 Motor Vehicle shall mean any self propelled power driven vehicle including but not limited to automobile motor trucks motorcycles motor bikes tractors buses or other motorized machinery 6 Park shall mean the Wisconsin State Fai
5. with reasonable public contact The requesting person hereinafter called applicant shall register by name and provide identification The Chief of Police shall allocate the predetermined authorized areas among the applicants for such use on a daily first come first serve nondiscriminatory and uniform basis The applicant shall then be permitted to occupy the assigned area for the duration of that day Page 6 3 Applicant shall observe all rules of the Park and shall be responsible for all litter generated that day within the assigned area failure to remove litter or other material shall result in a five day bar to further space request 4 The applicant shall not erect any structure or place any item of furniture or other material on the assigned space other than signs The use of bullhorns or public address systems is not permitted 5 Violation of any state law or rule of the Park by the applicant or his agents shall be cause for the termination of the privilege to occupy that area expulsion from the Park and or civil forfeiture 6 A copy of this rule shall be provided to each applicant of space by the Chief of Police 7 This rule applies only to non commercial activities The Park makes available space for commercial endeavors on a cash lease basis SFP 4 05 SOLICITING All solicitations for either contributions or sales must be made from within the confines of a booth or display The Park makes available spa
6. ND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE As authorized by the Wisconsin Statutes sec 66 054 8 b the Board will obtain an alcohol and fermented malt beverage license covering retail sales during the show by Lessees holding an Vendor Operating License for the sale of subject privilege Lessee agrees that he will not sell or furnish fermented malt beverages to any person under the State of Wisconsin legal drinking age Lessee also agrees to hire only employees over the age of 18 years in stands authorized to sell beer Beverages sold during the Wisconsin State Fair may only be served in containers and sizes approved by the Wisconsin State Fair Food and Beverage Department SFP 8 04 ESSENCE OF THE CONTRACT Time is the essence of the contract Page 8 SFP 8 05 DAMAGES It is understood the Lessee shall take good care of the premises that no changes or alterations are to be made to the premises unless made with prior written approval of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director and that at the conclusion of each show period Lessee shall deliver possessions of the premises to the Park and the property and facilities so returned shall be restored to the same condition in which they were when Lessee s possession commenced reasonable wear and tear excepted In such connection it is understood that Lessee shall not drive or permit to be driven nails hooks tacks staples or screws into walls ceilings or doors The Lessee shall not paint or spray th
7. WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK SFP 1 01 SFP 1 02 SFP103 SFP 2 01 SFP 3 01 SFP 4 01 SFP 4 02 SFP 4 03 SFP 4 04 SFP 4 05 SFP 5 01 SFP 6 01 SFP 6 02 SFP 6 03 SFP 7 01 Rules and Regulations Statement of Policy and Purpose Scope Definitions General Requirements Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Distribution of Advertising Matter Prohibited Matter Sound Truck Prohibited Distribution Limited Soliciting Admission Regulations Fire Prevention Authority to Enter Premises Special Orders Precautions against Fire Violation Commercial Exhibit and Concession Contracts SFP 8 01 SFP 8 02 SFP 8 03 SFP 8 04 SFP 8 05 SFP 8 06 SFP 8 07 SFP 8 08 SFP 8 09 SFP 8 10 SFP 8 11 SFP 8 12 SFP 8 13 SFP 8 14 SFP 8 15 SFP 8 16 SFP B17 SFP 8 18 SFP 8 19 SFP 8 20 SFP 8 21 SFP 8 22 SFP 8 23 SFP 8 24 SFP 8 25 SFP 8 26 SFP 8 27 Lessee Agrees to Abide by Rules Lessee not Entitled to Free Admissions Fermented Malt Beverage License Essence of the Contract Damages Substitute Locations Permanent Buildings Maintenance of Permanent Buildings Space Forfeit if Not Occupied Construction of Temporary Stands Payment for Space Lessees to Remain until Close of Fair Expiration of Contract Appearances and Inspection Measurement of Leased Space Cancellation of Contract by Board Lessee Restricted to Business Specified Method of Payment Courtesy Cards Prize Drawings Contests Unlawful Conduct Terminates Co
8. al good of all concerned The Lessee covenants and agrees that in the event of such cancellation or postponement the Board shall not be liable for any damages and the Lessee shall have no recourse whatsoever against the Board SFP 8 23 PRICES TO BE POSTED 1 The price charged for articles sold under the contract must be prominently displayed or the contract will be revoked Lessee agrees to abide by the Uniform Consumer Protection rules of the State of Wisconsin Copies are available 2 On the opening day of the Fair each Lessee shall cause to be posted in a conspicuous manner at the front or entrance to his place of business a neatly printed or painted sign showing price as approved by Wisconsin State Fair Park management of meals lunches and all articles of food and drink to be sold and services performed under the contract The size of sign or bill of fare and place of posting is to be approved by the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department Prices of meals must plainly state whether or not drinks and desserts are included Lessee may not increase or reduce the established and posted price of any item of merchandise or meals sold under this contract without the consent of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department Lessee shall also keep displayed in a conspicuous manner in plain view of the public his Exhibitor Number The number will be furnished by the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department upon arrival The Exhibit
9. ce for such solicitation on a cash lease basis SFP 5 01 ADMISSION REGULATIONS No person including officials of the Park employees exhibitors performers concessionaires or visitors shall be admitted to the Park without payment of the established daily entrance fee during the period of the State Fair or any other event for which a gate admission is charged The Board retains the right to establish a readmission or pass system for persons entering and exiting the Park and a discount admissions system SFP 6 01 FIRE PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO ENTER PREMISES 1 The Chief of Police fire inspectors or police officers authorized in writing to act for the Chief of Police may at any time enter any commercial building or premises for the purpose of making an inspection 2 The owner lessee Director or operator of any commercial building or premises shall allow any inspector to enter and inspect the premises 3 The Chief of Police fire inspectors or peace officers authorized in writing to act for the Chief of Police may enter any dormitory trailer or other temporary living unit for fire inspection purposes if prior notice is given and the purpose of the inspection is stipulated SFP 6 02 SPECIAL ORDERS Whenever an authorized inspector shall find a dangerous or hazardous condition the inspector shall order the removal of the dangerous or hazardous condition or where circumstances warrant advise the responsible person on the ma
10. der the terms of the contract but it is distinctly understood and agreed that the Board shall in no such event be liable to the Lessee for any damage or loss of expense incurred by reason of cancellation SFP 8 40 HOLD HARMLESS The Lessee hereby undertakes and agrees to hold harmless the State of Wisconsin Wisconsin State Fair Park Board and its employees from any and all costs expenses damages attorney fees and any and all claims demands or liability by or to the public employees of the Lessee invitees and frequenters or others on account of or occasioned by negligence of Lessee the Board their agents or employees or otherwise in the installation construction repair alteration maintenance operations vending or display hereunder of any structure device apparatus game enclosure amusement entertainment commodity stand or by any activity pertinent to this grant or by act of commission or omission neglect or otherwise of the Lessee the Board his or its agents or employees or of any patrons of the Lessee when on or about the leased premises SFP 8 41 LESSEE S EMPLOYEES DRESS Lessees and their help must be neat and tidy in their dress Persons found working not complying with this section may be ordered from the Park SFP 8 42 SUPPLY OR OFFICE TRAILERS Trailers used for storage of supplies or offices with a direct relationship to a specific exhibit or concession will be allowed to park at the rear of said exh
11. distribution shall be from a contract exhibit concession or elsewhere Persons distributing such materials in the Park and or affixing same to Park property shall be financially responsible for damage to Park property SFP 4 03 SOUND TRUCK PROHIBITED No person shall operate a vehicle equipped with a public address system in the Park without the permission of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director SFP 4 04 DISTRIBUTION LIMITED NON COMMERCIAL HANDBILLS PICKETING AND DEMONSTRATIONS 1 The purpose of this rule is A To insure necessary order in the Park preserve the flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic and protect the safety and well being of all Park visitors B To insure that the constitutional rights of individual visitors to the Park are preserved by reasonable uniform and non discriminatory regulation given the limited facilities and periodic extreme congestion of the Park 2 No person s shall picket or participate in a demonstration or protest gathering or march in the Park without prior notification of the Chief of Police The Chief of Police shall inform the person s seeking to engage in the above activities of the authorized areas of the Park within which such activity may be conducted The Chief of Police shall designate areas of the Park within which such activity can be conducted The designation of such areas shall be consistent with the objectives expressed in SFP 4 04 1 and shall afford the person s
12. e Park unless written permission is first obtained from the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director Approved loudspeakers must be kept at a reasonable volume so as not to disturb normal business transactions in adjoining exhibits nor the general public The Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director reserves the right to revoke permission if the provisions of this rule are not observed Non amplified live music dancing and like are subject to the same provisions SFP 8 28 CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITIONS Lessee must keep space and or booth plus the area immediately surrounding this space or booth in a clean and sanitary condition at all times by removing there from any trash and refuse and placing same in centralized barrels inside and specified containers outside Lessee must not throw any refuse or empty any contaminated water or other fluids on the ground or in the streets or storm drains The booth or stand and area are to be completely cleaned upon closing each night not in the morning Violation of this stipulation will cause place of business to be closed with the forfeiture of all fees paid SFP 8 29 SALE OF CAPITAL STOCK PROHIBITED No Lessee or any other person shall sell or dispose of capital stock in any corporation concern or organization of any name or character within the Park SFP 8 30 FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION Each Lessee is expected to deal honestly and fairly with the public and any attempted fraud or misrepresentatio
13. e floors walls ceilings or posts or in any way alter the colors lighting heating cooling or electrical water gas or any physical portion of the building or grounds or to use masking tape or any other material which when removed may deface property without prior written approval from the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director Lessee shall pay to the Park on demand the cost of any repairs required to be made to the premises as a result of the use thereof by Lessee SFP 8 06 SUBSTITUTE LOCATIONS Grounds or space alterations or other changes may make it necessary to eliminate certain previously available space from one year to the next In such instances the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director reserves the right to offer substitute locations or discontinue participation entirely SFP 8 07 PERMANENT BUILDINGS Permanent buildings may be built by individuals corporations organizations or associations Those wishing to build must comply with published guidelines as approved by the Board SFP 8 08 MAINTENANCE OF PERMANENT BUILDINGS 1 Any Lessee owning any building or buildings upon the grounds must properly maintain such building or buildings throughout the year which shall include keeping the building secure when not in use and must notify the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department not later than December 31 whether it is their intention to occupy same during the next Fair If so they shall make proper arrangements fo
14. e name address and phone number of the person or persons who have won the prize by 6 00 p m on the last day of the Fair Prize contest forms are available from the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department 2 No roving concessions or exhibits gambling games of chance or raffles selling tickets or taking donations will be permitted No shows or exhibitions having lewd immoral or questionable features will be permitted All games will be in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin SFP 8 21 UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TERMINATES CONTRACT Lessee s possession or sale of any intoxicating liquors illegally possessed controlled substances possession or sale of obscene materials engaging in lewd or obscene conduct possession of gambling materials and equipment or engaging in gambling or any other unlawful activity within the Park will automatically terminate this contract and all monies paid will be forfeited to the Board Any Lessee distributing either personally or by agent advertising matter which may be considered objectionable shall after he has been notified by the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director to discontinue such practice forfeit his space and all privileges if he does not so comply Page 11 SFP 8 22 CANCELLATION OF STATE FAIR The Board reserves the absolute right to postpone or to cancel the dates of the State Fair for any reason whatsoever whenever such cancellation or postponement shall be necessary for the gener
15. ed to connect to existing approved State Fair utility service Prior approval must be obtained in writing from the Director SFP 9 10 WATER AND SEWAGE CONNECTIONS The State Fair has water service and stop valves on all water lines at most of the permanent building locations for use by concessionaires and exhibitors Lessees have the responsibility of extending the service to their equipment which includes turning on water or draining water before and after the Fair Lessees with sewerage service shall be responsible for stoppage within their sewer system Page 17
16. hat purpose or in accordance with other provisions of these rules 9 Carrying of Beverage Vendors shall not vend any liquid beverages in either glass or metal containers outside of the specific sales area of their designated concession space Beverages in glass or metal containers must be transferred to an approved cup prior to being served to the consumer 10 Overnight Camping No person shall camp outside in a tent or similar temporary shelter unless within a designated camping area and upon payment of the designated fee Page 4 11 Loitering or Prowling No person shall loiter or prowl in the Park Violation of this rule is defined as presence in a place at a time or in a manner not usual for law abiding individuals under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such alarm is warranted is the fact that the actor takes flight upon appearance of a police officer refuses to identify himself or manifestly endeavors to conceal himself or any object Unless flight by the actor or other circumstances makes it impractical a police officer shall prior to any extended detainment afford the actor an opportunity to dispel any alarm which would otherwise be warranted by requesting him to identify himself and explain his presence and conduct 12 Group Picnics Non Fair No group of twenty or more persons shall hold a pic
17. have access to any leased premises at any time SFP 8 15 MEASUREMENT OF LEASED SPACE 1 Outside space will be measured from tie in to tie in overhang to overhang or trailer hitch to bumper New permanent stands will be measured from lot line to lot line Storage or service areas occupied by the Lessee on either side of the main structure will be considered as part of the main structure in determining rental charge Undue noise made in the operation of concession or noisy or unseemly methods employed in sales or demonstration activities will not be tolerated Every Lessee must have an equal opportunity to conduct his own business without interference from his neighbor The decision which constitutes undue noise or an unseemly method shall rest with the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director or their agent whose decision shall be final Page 10 2 Booths consist of an 8 high cloth backdrop and 3 high cloth side panels In the back 3 depth of the booth exhibits may extend as tall as 8 The remaining 7 of depth in the booth may not be higher than 3 without permission from the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director Center locations and special cases must have the approval of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director Display materials must be flame retardant SFP 8 16 CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT BY BOARD The Board reserves the right to cancel the contract upon violation by the Lessee of any provision of this contract or other laws
18. he Executive Director 3 Indecent or Lewd Conduct No person shall commit an act against sexual morality in the Park Such acts include but are not limited to sexual activity or exposure of human genitals in any public place the display of obscene or pornographic material or the solicitation for purposes of prostitution 4 Pets Regulated No person shall enter or remain in the Park with a dog cat or other pet unless under proper leash caged or carried by the possessor or part of an approved exhibit display Animals other than seeing eye dogs shall not be permitted in any building unless on display All dog owners are required to supply an official rabies vaccination certificate showing the date of vaccination and serum used 5 Cruelty to Animals No person shall beat abuse or injure any animal in the Park 6 Sales Permit Required No person shall solicit orders for the delivery of foods tobacco soft drinks and all other articles of merchandise to restaurants refreshment stands exhibits or elsewhere within the Park without a written permit or contract from the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director 7 Destruction or Defacing of Property Signs No person shall willfully mark deface disfigure or injure any property of the Park nor deface or remove any Park sign 8 Littering No person shall throw deposit or dispose of any type of debris or waste material within the Park except in receptacles provided for t
19. ibit or concession only when 1 It is out of public view 2 It is located within the limits of leased space as provided for in the contract 3 It does not infringe upon parking or access areas In no case may such facilities be used for cooking or sleeping unless a permit is issued pursuant to SFP 2 01 10 SFP 8 43 DISCRIMINATION Lessee agrees that it does not and will not advocate the superiority or dominance of persons of any race religion color national origin or sex or any combination thereof over persons of any other race religion color national origin or sex or combination thereof nor does it advocate the overthrow of the government of the United States or of the State of Wisconsin by violent or unlawful means Anyone found by the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director to be in violation of this rule shall forfeit its space and privileges and vacate its space immediately Page 15 UTILITIES SFP 9 01 ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUEST If electrical connections and current are desired Lessee must return the Electrical Service Request Form with the contract to the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department All utility charges shall be the responsibility of and paid by the Lessee SFP 9 02 FAIR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILURE The Fair is not responsible or liable for failure of gas and or electrical service SFP 9 03 ALTERATION NOT PERMITTED Positively no one shall tamper with or change any of the general illumina
20. ions that the Lessee has been suspended expelled from or otherwise penalized for violation of a contract terms or rules of said member Page 13 SFP 8 33 FORUM FOR EXCHANGE OF IDEAS The Board recognizes that the State Fair is a proper forum for the free exchange of ideas necessary to be a free society yet reserves the right to regulate and license all concession and exhibition in the Park with regard to time manner and place in pursuance of its valid interest in maintaining peace and order and in the protection of the general public SFP 8 34 WORKMAN S COMPENSATION INSURANCE The Lessee shall carry adequate Workman s Compensation Insurance in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Workman s Compensation Act as an employer spelled out in section 102 4 Definition of Employer of the Act A copy of said Workman s Compensation coverage to be filed with the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department by July 1 in the year Lessee is to exhibit at the Park SFP 8 35 BOARD NOT LIABLE FOR LESSEE S EXPENSES The Lessee undertakes and agrees that the Board shall not be held liable for any salaries of any employees of the Lessee nor for any expenses incurred by the Lessee nor for any debt contracted by the Lessee or as constituting the Lessee an agent of the Board or as to give the Lessee authority to bind the Board in any manner The contract is not to be construed as a partnership but only as alease anda privilege concession to be paid for on
21. l requirements SFP 9 07 PRIOR INSPECTION Before connections are made to the state power source all permanent and temporary wiring shall be inspected and approved by and be under the jurisdiction of the supervising electrician All electrical work shall be performed by a licensed electrical contractor SFP 9 08 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1 All temporary wiring must be installed as follows Externally operable fusible safety type switches or circuit breakers of correct capacity must be used for mains where fuses are used fusetrons are recommended Ground rods shall be driven at each service and connected to switch box for safety also all appliances or equipment must be grounded in an approved manner A polarized system is mandatory and over current protection must be used in the ungrounded conductors Page 16 2 To provide the space agreed to above and to furnish electric service to fuse box concessionaires must provide 100 feet for outside and 50 feet for inside exhibits of three or four wire cable for single or 3 phase requirements for connection to existing outlets Cable to be of sufficient capacity for concessionaires use and must be for outdoor use subject to pedestrian traffic approved by current national electrical code and current state electrical regulations Connector plugs and approved cables if necessary will be available at the electrical office SFP 9 09 PERMANENT STRUCTURES Permanent structures are requir
22. n will be considered sufficient cause for revoking the contract SFP 8 31 SALE OF KNIVES OR WEAPONS PROHIBITED The display sale or distribution of knives and or weapons of any type shall be prohibited upon the Fairgrounds unless such display sale or distribution is specifically authorized by the Police Department under the terms of any contract executed by the Board The Board through it s duly appointed agents or representatives reserves the right to determine what item does or does not constitute a knife or weapon Failure to comply with this regulation shall be cause for the immediate termination of their contract and removal from the Park or such other sanction as shall be deemed appropriate SFP 8 32 REMOVAL OF OBJECTIONABLE EXHIBITS The Board reserves the right to deny acceptance of or remove from the Park any exhibit animal concession or show that may be falsely entered or represented It reserves the right to deny acceptance of or remove from the Park any exhibit animal concession or show or to remove any sign banner display material advertising or other objectionable or offensive material if such exhibit display is contrary to the law or violates the State Fair s valid interest in providing for the health safety and protection of the Fair going public Further the Board reserves the right to cancel any contract upon receipt of notice from any Fair holding membership in the International Association of Fairs and Exposit
23. nic activity in the Park without obtaining a permit from the Park Business Office in advance of the day of the activity The purpose of this rule is to reserve an area for such group activities given the limited amount of space appropriate for these functions Permits shall be issued on a first serve non discriminatory and uniform basis The reserved area must be occupied no later than the time specified on the permit and be vacated by the specified time failure to appear and hold the area by at least one member of the group shall be cause to cancel the permit Individuals of the group shall comply with all rules of the Park SFP 3 01 VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1 Motor Vehicle Code Application All vehicles operated upon public roadways within the Park are subject to the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Wisconsin 2 General Vehicular Operation A The speed limit on all roadways in the Park when no special hazard exists is 20 mph or less as posted B No person shall drive a vehicle in the Park at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing C No person shall operate a vehicle on a Park racetrack without proper authorization 3 Vehicular Traffic Restrictions A No person shall operate within the Park a non licensed motor vehicle such as but not limited to mini bikes go karts snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles without writ
24. nner in which the dangerous condition can be neutralized Page 7 SFP 6 03 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE 1 No person shall burn or cause to be burned in the open air or within any building rubbish garbage or any combustible material without a permit from the Chief of Police except in waste burners constructed and operated in accordance with current acceptability standards 2 No persons shall smoke in any place where a No Smoking sign is posted Smoking shall mean and include the carrying of a lighted pipe cigarette cigar or tobacco in any form SFP 7 01 VIOLATION A violation of the above rules is subject to forfeiture of up to 200 00 expulsion from the Park or both COMMERCIAL EXHIBIT AND CONCESSION LEASES SFP 8 01 LESSEE AGREES TO ABIDE BY RULES 1 Lessee agrees to conduct himself in an orderly and lawful manner and to abide by all statutes of the State of Wisconsin federal laws and regulations rules contained within the Wisconsin Administrative Code the Uniform Consumer Protection rules of the State of Wisconsin and all other rules and regulations prescribed by the Board 2 Lessees who operate up to Fair standards are allowed to renew their contracts on or before the ending of the Fair Space not claimed by former occupants within the time specified is available for new applicants SFP 8 02 LESSEE NOT ENTITLED TO FREE ADMISSIONS 1 Lessee shall not be entitled to any passes or free admissions SFP 8 03 ALCOHOL A
25. ntract Cancellation of State Fair Prices to be Posted Receipt of Shipments Exhibits Concessions to be Attended Lunch Stand Signs Regulated Music Amplifiers and Broadcasting Regulated SFP 8 28 SFP 8 29 SFP 8 30 SFP 8 31 SFP 8 32 SFP 8 33 SFP 8 34 SFP 8 35 SFP 8 36 SFP 8 37 SFP 8 38 SFP 8 39 SFP 8 40 SFP 8 41 SFP 8 42 SFP 8 43 SFP 9 01 SFP 9 02 SFP 9 03 SFP 9 04 SFP 9 05 SFP 9 06 SFP 9 07 SFP 9 08 SFP 9 09 SFP 9 10 Clean and Sanitary Conditions Sale of Capital Stock Prohibited Fraud or Misrepresentation Sale of Knives or Weapons Prohibited Removal of Objectionable Exhibits Forum for Exchange of Ideas Workman s Compensation Insurance Board not Liable for Lessee s Expenses Lessee will Comply with Discrimination Laws Child Labor Laws Inspection by Food Inspectors Non Performance Hold Harmless Lessee s Employees Dress Supply or Office Trailers Discrimination Utilities Electrical Service Request Fair is Not Responsible for Failure Alteration Not Permitted Charge for Special Services Equipment Requirements Rates Must be Checked before Fair Prior Inspection Installation Requirements Permanent Structures Water and Sewage Connections Page 2 RULES AND REGULATIONS SFP 1 01 STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PURPOSE Wisconsin State Fair Park serves the citizens of Wisconsin by providing a permanent site for the annual State Fair and other programs of civic interest Development of this unique Park is made
26. or amp Vendor Services Department reserves the right to specify the location on which the number shall be posted SFP 8 24 RECEIPT OF SHIPMENTS All property shall be shipped in the name of the Lessee addressed to the approved provider listed on the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Info sheet supplied in your contract packet also give the name of the building and space number Shipments scheduled to arrive before the opening of the event should be consigned to some storage and transfer and or transfer agency SFP 8 25 EXHIBITS CONCESSIONS TO BE ATTENDED Lessee agrees and shall be required to keep his concession exhibit open and attended every day of the State Fair during all hours set forth by the Fair The hours for each year are specifically stated in the Exhibitors and Concessionaires Service Manual and in the Basic Information Sheet Non adherence to Fair hours is grounds for dismissal and contract cancellation SFP 8 26 LUNCH STAND SIGNS REGULATED Soft drink distributors breweries bakeries meat dealers dairies and all other suppliers may furnish suitable signs for the inside of stands if requested by Lessee but such signs will be prohibited on the outside of any stand or building No A boards or free standing boards will be permitted in front of rental space Page 12 SFP 8 27 MUSIC AMPLIFIERS AND BROADCASTING REGULATED No loudspeaker amplifier electrical set up radio or other broadcasting device is permitted in th
27. price will be charged on cancellations Page 9 SFP 8 10 CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY STANDS The construction of each temporary stand shall in all respects be subject to the control and direction of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department so as to insure conformity in design and appearance SFP 8 11 PAYMENT FOR SPACE Lessee further agrees that until the rental of the above space has been paid in full he shall not commence operation of the exhibit and that the Board may retain all income and equipment of exhibitor as security for the non payment of any part of the rent If default shall be made in any of the covenants and agreements on the part of the Lessee or his subcontractors or agents the Board may at its option serve written notice upon said Lessee or his agent of its intention to terminate this agreement In the event of such termination all monies heretofore paid by the Lessee to the Board as rent shall be retained by the Board as liquidated damages for the breach of this agreement by the Lessee The Lessee hereby stipulates that he recognizes the Board as a landlord The Lessee hereby grants unto the Board a primary lien on all his goods assets and equipment of any nature whatsoever brought in or onto the company s premises for all unpaid charges assessments consignment purchases or unpaid claims of any nature whatsoever and shall be entitled to retain and sell the same SFP 8 12 LESSEES TO REMAIN UNTIL CLOSE OF FAIR
28. r Park 7 Person shall mean any individual organization association company corporation institute branch of local county state or federal government 8 Police Department shall mean the Wisconsin State Fair Park Police Department 9 Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director shall mean the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director 10 State Fair shall mean that period of time during which the annual Wisconsin State Fair is held within the Park to include the period seven days prior to the opening through three days after the closing of the annual Wisconsin State Fair 11 Building shall mean any permanent structure mobile enclosure trailer tent or temporary structure 12 Premises shall mean the area within the geographical limits of State Fair Park SFP 2 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1 Disturbances No person shall disturb the peace of the Park block any thoroughfare from pedestrian or vehicle traffic or otherwise conduct themselves in an unlawful manner as defined by these rules 2 Intoxicating Liquor No person shall enter or remain in the Park if such person is in the state of intoxication For purposes of this rule intoxication is defined as the state of being of a person who has consumed an alcoholic beverage and who is unable to care for his own safety or threatens the safety of others All sales of intoxicating liquor are prohibited in the Park without the prior written approval of t
29. r such occupancy Failure to comply with the provisions of this section will cause forfeiture of the use of such building or buildings to the Fair management Privately owned buildings and or facilities in the Park may not be used for any public purpose during any period of the year without the written approval of the Executive Director 2 Permanent buildings not occupied by Lessee must either be removed from the premises and the ground restored to original state at Lessee s expense or sold to an approved buyer no later than ninety 90 days prior to August 1 or the annual State Fair whichever comes first SFP 8 09 SPACE FORFEIT IF NOT OCCUPIED Space assigned and not occupied by official opening of the Fair as well as all fees previously paid will be forfeited as liquidated damages likewise any space which is not open for business or does not have an attendant at the space during the hours deemed necessary by the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department during the duration of the Fair shall forfeit all rights to said space Space rental contracts may not be cancelled without written notification and said written notification must be in the hands of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department no later than 60 days prior to the opening of the Fair Refunds on cancelled space contracts will not be made unless the above provisions are met Any refund will be based on the date written request is received A fee of 10 of the total contract
30. ten consent of the Director B No person shall operate any vehicle within a designated restricted area without a permit from the Chief of Police C No person shall park a vehicle on Park streets for more than 24 hours unless a permit has been issued by the Police Department nor within a No Parking Zone Vehicles found in violation of parking rules may be towed away at the owner s expense Page 5 D No person shall park a trailer mobile home or other vehicle used for sleeping in any area other than a designated trailer parking zone and shall pay a designated overnight fee 4 Delivery by Vehicle No deliveries by truck or other motorized vehicles shall occur during the 11 days of the Fair between the hours of 9 00 a m and 11 00 p m with the exception of ice deliveries with the prearranged permission of the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director SFP 4 01 DISTRIBUTION OF ADVERTISING MATTER No concessionaire exhibitor or other person shall distribute commercial advertising material of any kind including but not limited to flyers handbills cards newspapers buttons hats banners ribbons and other handouts unless such distribution shall be within the assigned space authorized by the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Director SFP 4 02 PROHIBITED MATTER No person shall post or pass out any free advertising material having a gummed or adhesive backing such as labels badges car bumper or window stickers whether such
31. tion in any of the Fair buildings or suspend from any piping or conduit any signs banners etc and no electric or gas connection shall be made or pipe installed by any person not in the direct employ or under the supervision of the Fair Management SFP 9 04 CHARGE FOR SPECIAL SERVICES Prices herein quoted contemplate the ordinary job of connecting lights and appliances Special wiring setting motors special gas line etc will be charged for on a time and material basis SFP 9 05 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 1 Any structure trailer or exhibit must be properly grounded with ground rod attached with bolt or clamp to frame vehicle The Fair electrician will determine if the exhibit concession etc is to be grounded and a ground rod will be provided and installed Only approved Fair electricians will be authorized to sink and connect the rod Trucks will be required to have a nameplate with voltage phase and cycle on it along with the motor rotation arrow C C W or C W 2 Current can be furnished at 120 208 volts single phase 60 cycles A C and 120 208 volts 3 phase 60 cycles A C at all of the secondary load centers and most of the building SFP 9 06 RATES MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE FAIR You must check with the Exhibitor amp Vendor Services Department or official Fair electrician two weeks prior to connection for rates and installation changes for all loads over 20 amperes 3 phase hookups and any other special electrica
32. to the wages paid double the regular rate of pay for all hours worked in violation per day or per week whichever is greater Sec 103 8 1 b The Wisconsin Statutes provide for penalties upon conviction of 10 to 100 for each offense Each day and each instance of violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense SFP 8 38 INSPECTION BY FOOD INSPECTORS Cooperation with authorized state food inspectors is expected of all food and drink purveyors as well as attendance by the Lessee and all employees at any sanctioned food handling school held in conjunction with the State Fair Page 14 SFP 8 39 NON PERFORMANCE It is understood and agreed between the parties hereto that neither party shall be liable for non performance of this agreement caused by strikes lock outs flood pestilence acts of the elements or any act or acts beyond their control In the event of war insurrection civil commotion disaster epidemic fire strike act of god or any other occurrence or event beyond the control of the Board arising or occurring before or during the State Fair period shall render necessary a cancellation of such State Fair in whole or in part then in such event the contract will stand cancelled and as far as practicable but without imposing any liability on it in that respect the Board will refund to the exhibitor any rentals deposits charges or payments which the Lessee shall have paid and which shall not have been earned un
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