LICENSING & PERMITS

A 10 x 20 space has a permit cost of $12.00.

Permits will be issued to the vendors before the show starts.

TOWN ORDINANCES (GUIDELINES OUTLINED)

§ 132-1. Vendor's license required.

All persons not otherwise licensed or permitted to sell under Chapter 144, Taxation, Article VII, License Tax, shall be required to obtain a vendor's license to sell during special events.

§ 132-2. Restrictions pertaining to vendors. Click here for more Info.

A. Vendors licenses will be valid from 7:00 am on Friday to 6:00 pm the following Monday. Vendors whose activity is selling parking spaces to the general public may do so beginning Thursday morning at 6:00 am. All merchandise should be covered until the event opens Friday morning. Food vendors may begin selling on Thursday.

B. All sales by vendors must be from a stationary location. No house-to-house selling will be allowed during special events weekend, and no peddler's licenses will be issued.

C. Five-foot safety zone.

1. For safety reasons, no portion of vendor's stand shall be located closer than five ( 5) feet to an adjoining sidewalk or, in the absence of a sidewalk, not less than five (5) feet from the edge of the pavement of the adjoining street. For the purposes of this section, a vendor's stand will not be considered as adjoining to the sidewalk or street if it is separated by a permanent fence at least thirty-six (36) inches in height or a wall at least thirty-six (36) inches in height has been in existence at least thirty (30) days and which wall or fence has been constructed and maintained by the landowner, the town or state.
2. No item or article for sale, display or advertisement will be allowed within this five-foot section between the street or sidewalk and the vendor's stand.
3. No vehicles will be parked within the five-foot safety zone unless it is the normal and permanent parking place of a resident and then can only be used by that resident.

D. All vendors using propane or flammable materials will be required to have a fire extinguisher at their stand with the rating of five pounds dry chemical or equivalent. Failure to have a fire extinguisher with a rating as stated will result in suspension of a vendor's license and a fine of $25.

§ 132-5. Vendors operating as dealers in companion animals.

Vendors who operate as dealers in companion animals shall be required to obtain a permit not to exceed fifty dollars ($50). Records shall be kept by the operator showing lineage of the animal for three (3) generations, where applicable, as well as of such inoculations as required by the commonwealth. The operator shall also make know any unusual behavior of the animal. The permit can be denied or revoked due to inhumane treatment of animals or fraudulent practices by the operator.

§ 132-6. Vendor's license fees.

A. Vendor's license fees will be charged at the following rate per space:

Size of Space (in square feet) & Fee

Up to 200 - $12.00
201 - 400 - $19.00
401 - 600 - $26.00
601 - 800 - $33.00

B. For spaces greater than eight hundred (800) square feet, the fees will be increased following the system outlined above. [Repeat above system of charges; examples; one thousand (1,000) square feet equals a fee of forty-five dollars ($45.), 1,200 square feet equals a fee of fifty-two dollars ($52.) and 1,400 square feet equals a fee of fifty-nine dollars ($59.).] A "minimum space" shall be defined as an area consisting of two hundred (200) square feet or less. A surcharge of ten dollars ($10) will be added for all food vendors.

§ 132-9. Temporary food establishments.
Requirements for Temporary Food
VDH Application for Temporary Restaurant Permit

In addition to complying with the temporary restaurant policy of the Health Department, all temporary food establishments in the town during special events shall also be required to do the following:

1. All temporary food establishment's serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e., chicken, beef, etc.) shall have all but the serving area enclosed with either plywood, canvas or a screen. It shall extend from floor to ceiling. I the enclosure is of a porous nature, such as a screen, the cooking and preparation area shall have sneeze guards or be separated by at least thirty (30) inches from the general public. The serving area opening or window shall not exceed ten (10) square feet for every one hundred forty-four (144) square feet of protected temporary food establishment area and may be required to have bug protection if necessary at the opening. The serving window shall be constructed in such a manner as to not allow the food product to come in contact with the screening material or structure. A sliding window is recommended for use in this regard.
2. All temporary food establishments serving potentially hazardous foods shall have a raised and cleanable floor surface. It shall be raised at least four (4) inches above the ground level to protect the potentially hazardous foods.
3. All temporary food establishments shall have all food contact surfaces constructed of an approved cleanable substance such as stainless steel, Formica or gloss paint. No contact paper is allowed. All non-food-contact surfaces shall be easily cleanable. All screens, tent and canopy materials shall remain clean during the duration of the gun show and flea market. Raw wood surfaces are not permitted.
4. All applications for temporary food establish permit through the Health Department should be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.
5. Due to the insufficient capability of charcoal briquette's to maintain properly controlled cooking temperatures, no preparation of potentially hazardous foods; such as beef, pork, fish and poultry, shall be performed using charcoal-type grills and cookers. Alternative methods for cooking include electric and propane gas equipment.
6. For festival or events of more than two (2) days' duration, any food vendor handling, preparing or holding for sale to the public potentially hazardous foods shall have electric refrigeration and/or freeze equipment to properly store potentially hazardous foods.
7. Contact Larry Petrie @ Carroll County Health Department. (276) 728-2166.
8. All food vendors are required to collect meals tax. Forms will be distributed when they obtain their vendor's license.

§ 132-10. Violations and penalties.

1. Any vendor, owner, manager or person in charge of a vendor's stand violating any provisions of a special events sales ordinance shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
2. Any property owner, tenant, manager custodian or other person in charge of the property, after notification by the Chief of Police or an officer designated by him who allows a vendor to remain upon his property in violation of any of the special events sales ordinances shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

§ 132-11. Suspension of license; bond.

1. The vendor's license of anyone charged under these provisions shall be suspended until such time as the vendor comes into compliance or posts a bond with the town in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100). This bond may be given to any officer of the town upon due receipt of which this bond was posted. Such bond is intended to allow a vendor who disputes a charge to continue to operate pending a decision upon the charge by a court of competent jurisdiction.
2. Upon conviction, and after all appeals have been exhausted, said bond shall be applied first to any fines and costs assessed by the court. Upon acquittal of the charge, such bond shall be refunded to the vendor.
3. The posting of a compliance bond shall be separate from any appearance or other bond which may be required by a Magistrate or Judge.
4. Any person who operates with a suspended vendor's license shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

POLICIES & GUIDELINES

The Exhibitor agrees:

1. Not hold the Promoter responsible for any claims, loss, or suit by the Exhibitor.

2. To leave the grounds free of all merchandise.

3. To fulfill all municipal, state and federal requirements in connection with all sales.

4. To wear an exhibitor badge during setup and the entire show.

5. To remain open during show hours.

6. NOT TO PURCHASE, HOLD OR SELL ANY MERCHANDISE UNTIL 7:00 AM FRIDAY.

7. To follow the policies & guidelines stated below.

8. Any rules deemed necessary.

The Promoter reserves the right to:

1. Remove any exhibitor refusing to abide by the rules to the proper function of the show.

2. Remove any merchandise not consistent with the show.


Dealers setup time now begins 5 days before show - 7:00 A.M. Friday. All merchandise must remain covered until 7:00 a.m. Friday when the show opens to the public. No selling will be allowed before Friday at 7:00 am. Please stay in your assigned area. After you have finished setting up, you must cover your merchandise with tarps, blankets etc.

WARNING !!!!
DO NOT EMBARRASS YOURSELF BY TRYING TO SNEAK IN PICKERS TO BUY DURING SETUP. BUYING, HOLDING, AND SELLING IS NOT PERMITTED BEFORE 7:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY. YOUR COOPERATION IS EXPECTED.

Violators will forfeit their space(s) and will be asked to leave the show.

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A good attitude and friendly disposition will help you have a more enjoyable show.

Thank you for exhibiting with us,

The Riley Lot