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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 260 - FAIRS OPERATING UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL FAIR ACT › Subpart E - FAIRS OPERATING UNDER THE FAIR AND EXPOSITION FUND › Section 260.525 - Penal Bond

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Each
				participant in Fair and Exposition funds shall file a penal bond in accordance
				with Section 18 of the Act at the same time it files a Declaration of Intention
				(December 31). A fee of $25 will be deducted for each day the bond is late from
				the total amount due the fair and exposition association or authority. The
				penal bond shall show the effective date and the termination date of the bond
				by the company issuing the penal bond. If the fair and exposition participant
				requests the bond be cancelled, the participant shall notify the Department of
				Agriculture of such request at the same time it notifies the company that
				issued the bond.
b) The maximum
				claim that any fair and exposition participant may receive from the Fair and
				Exposition Fund shall be determined in accordance with Section 18 of the
				Act.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 260 - FAIRS OPERATING UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL FAIR ACT › Subpart E - FAIRS OPERATING UNDER THE FAIR AND EXPOSITION FUND › Section 260.530 - Expenditure of Funds

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Fair and Exposition funds may be used only for payment of
				  expenses relating directly to those purposes as outlined in Section 20 of the
				  Act. Expenses for a certified public accountant's audit (should a fair and
				  exposition or authority obtain one) are eligible for reimbursement from Fair
				  and Exposition funds. Fair and Exposition funds spent for other purposes shall
				  be refunded to the Department of Agriculture within 30 days from the date
				  written notice is received by the fair and exposition participant that such
				  expenditures are ineligible for reimbursement.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 260 - FAIRS OPERATING UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL FAIR ACT › Subpart E - FAIRS OPERATING UNDER THE FAIR AND EXPOSITION FUND › Section 260.540 - Administrative Rules (Formal Administrative Hearings, Contested Cases, Petitions, and Administrative Procedures)

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All decisions of the Department of Agriculture in
				  implementing these rules are subject to the Illinois Administrative Procedure
				  Act [5 ILCS 100 ] and the rules of the Department of Agriculture pertaining to
				  administrative hearings as promulgated thereunder (8 Ill. Adm. Code
				  1).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart A - DEFINITIONS: POLICY: VIOLATION › Section 270.10 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms shall have
				  the following meanings:
"Authorized Vehicle" is an on-road or off-road vehicle
				  operated by the Department of Agriculture.
"Business Day" is a day that the State of Illinois is open
				  for operations.
"Calendar Day" is the period of time from one midnight to the
				  following midnight.
"Concessionaire/Commercial Exhibitor" means any person
				  selling directly to the public or taking orders for future sales pursuant to an
				  annual space rental contract.
"Division" means the Division of Fairs and Promotions,
				  Department of Agriculture, State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois
				  62794-9281.
"DuQuoin State Fair" means only that annual event at
				  DuQuoin.
"Exhibitor" means any person who displays his/her goods,
				  displays his/her person, or distributes information and is not engaged in sales
				  pursuant to an annual space rental contract, or participates in programs
				  offered by the Department.
"Illinois State Fair" means only that annual event at
				  Springfield.
"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation,
				  association, governmental or religious entity.
"Space Rental Contract" means a written contract entered into
				  between the persons desiring to put on an exhibit or operate a concession and
				  the Department.
"Space Rental Office" means the office in charge of space
				  rental, Division of Fairs and Promotions, Department of Agriculture, State
				  Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427 or the office in charge of space
				  rental for the DuQuoin State Fair, Division of Fairs and Promotions, Department
				  of Agriculture, Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, Illinois 62832.
"Special Agreement" means a multiple year or single year
				  lease subject to a negotiated rate. This type of agreement would include
				  persons building permanent structures, multiple year off season rentals, single
				  or multiple year fair-time leases, etc.
"State Fair" means the annual event that is held at
				  Springfield or the annual event that is held at DuQuoin for the purposes as set
				  forth in Section
				  270.15.
"State Fairgrounds" means all the land and water areas,
				  including all buildings and facilities located thereon, known as the State
				  Fairgrounds at Springfield or DuQuoin.
"State Fairgrounds at DuQuoin" means only the State
				  Fairgrounds at DuQuoin.
"State Fairgrounds at Springfield" means only the State
				  Fairgrounds at Springfield.
"Superintendent of the Division of Fairs and Promotions"
				  means the Superintendent of the Division of Fairs and Promotions, Department of
				  Agriculture, State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois
				  62794-9281.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart A - DEFINITIONS: POLICY: VIOLATION › Section 270.15 - Policy

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a) It is the policy
				of this State that the Department operate the Illinois State Fair as a showcase
				for the nation and world to view Illinois agriculture, to provide for
				industrial, cultural, educational, trade and scientific exhibits, to promote
				the sport of horse racing and other competitive sports and for the
				entertainment and enjoyment of the people of the State of Illinois (Section 3
				of the State Fair Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 127, par. 1703) [20
				ILCS 210/3 ]). The annual Illinois State Fair, located
				at Springfield, will be held commencing not earlier than the Thursday that is
				twenty-five days prior to Labor Day. The DuQuoin State Fair will be held
				commencing not earlier than the Saturday that is nine days prior to Labor
				Day.
b) The policy governing the
				general operation of the Illinois State Fair and the State Fairgrounds at
				Springfield shall be applicable to the general operation of the DuQuoin State
				Fair and the State Fairgrounds at DuQuoin.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart A - DEFINITIONS: POLICY: VIOLATION › Section 270.20 - Violation of Rules; Administrative Hearings

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All decisions and actions of the Department are subject to
				  the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100 ] and the Department's
				  Administrative Rules (8 Ill. Adm. Code 1) which pertain to administrative
				  hearings, petitions, proceedings, contested cases, declaratory rulings and
				  availability of Department files for public access. Administrative hearings are
				  governed by the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and 8 Ill. Adm. Code
				  1.Subpart B.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.25 - Categories of Exhibits

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Exhibits for the State Fair shall be allowed in the following
				  general categories:
a) Agricultural
				exhibits;
b) Industrial
				exhibits;
c) Labor and management
				exhibits;
d) Governmental and
				public service exhibits;
e)
				Religious exhibits;
f) Educational
				exhibits; and
g) Artistic and
				athletic exhibits.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.30 - Privilege to Operate a Concession or Exhibit

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The privilege to operate a concession or exhibit shall be
				  conducted according to the laws of the State of Illinois and without
				  infringement upon the rights or privileges of others. Lessee will not handle or
				  sell any commodity or transact any business upon and within the State
				  Fairgrounds except that which is expressly stipulated in the contract. A lessee
				  must confine the business and the promotion and advertising of same on the
				  State Fairgrounds to the assigned space.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.35 - Application for Reassignment of Space

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Application for reassignment of space will be provided in the
				  following manner:
a) Following the
				close of the most recent State Fair, all concessionaires/exhibitors will be
				evaluated with regard to performance (i.e., payment of fees, violation of
				public health rules (if applicable), appearance of concession/exhibit, revenue
				generated, compliance with State Fair rules (Subparts A through I of this Part,
				as applicable), and any formal written complaints from the public arising out
				of the performance of activities on the fairgrounds.
b) Those concessionaires/exhibitors that
				perform in an acceptable manner based on the criteria described in this Section
				shall be mailed an application to apply for reassignment to the same space or
				relocation of space. The application will be mailed to the address on file with
				the Department not later than December 15 preceding the next year's State Fair.
				It shall be the responsibility of each concessionaire/exhibitor desiring
				reassignment or relocation of space to return its application to the Space
				Rental Office no later than February 1. Failure to receive the application for
				reassignment or relocation of space shall not relieve the
				concessionaire/exhibitor from its responsibility to request reassignment or
				relocation of space prior to the February 1 deadline.
c) After evaluating reapplication for space
				submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section, and after spaces have
				been assigned by the Director or a designated representative, all new
				applications for space rental will be evaluated.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.40 - New Applications for Space Rental

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Applications for new concessionaires will be available
				  on-line or by contacting the Space Rental Office. These applications for new
				  concessionaires will be considered after February 1 at the close of the
				  reapplication process.
a) All new
				applications for space rental shall be sent to the Division and shall be
				accompanied by a photograph or drawing of the concession/exhibit. If the
				proposed concession/exhibit differs significantly from the photograph or
				drawing submitted with the application, the Department reserves the right to
				reconsider the application for space. Factors that would affect the approval of
				the application would be physical limitations and restrictions, the general
				appearance of the structure, possible interference with existing structures,
				power sources, sewage, and water service.
b) All new applications for space rental will
				be classified by the Department as to type of concession/exhibit that will be
				operated.
c) All new applications
				for space rental will be considered after all reapplications and relocations
				have been completed pursuant to Section
				270.35.
d) Granting the privilege to operate a
				concession/exhibit shall be based on the following criteria:
1) the Department at all times shall attempt
				to promote the current theme of the State Fair;
2) the current number of similar
				concessions/exhibits operating on the grounds;
3) the general appearance of the
				concession/exhibit, revenue potential to the Department, stand design,
				structure, sanitation requirements and physical constraints.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.45 - Substitute Locations or Discontinuance of Contracts

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Alterations in the Fairgrounds or space may make it necessary
				  to eliminate previously available or contracted space from one year to the
				  next. In these cases the Director or a duly authorized representative reserves
				  the right to offer substitute locations or discontinue contracts
				  completely.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.55 - Number of Stands Permitted

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Each concession/exhibit location shall be under a separate
				  contract with the Division.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.60 - Policy Governing Exhibits/Concessions and Approval to Conduct Business

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The Department reserves the right to license and regulate all
				  concessionaires/exhibitors on the Fairgrounds. The business conducted under a
				  space rental contract shall be at all times in accordance with Subparts A
				  through I (as applicable) of this Part, the provisions of the space rental
				  contract and the statutes of the State of Illinois.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.65 - Policy of Permitting Space Without Monetary Charge

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
To promote the dissemination of free information and/or to
				  provide for the free entertainment of fairgoers, the Department may provide
				  space and/or facilities to exhibitors without monetary charge for industrial,
				  cultural, educational, trade and/or scientific exhibits, provided that the
				  exhibits fit into the general theme of the State Fair, space is available, and
				  no direct sales to the public are made on the fairgrounds. Space shall be
				  afforded without charge to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General,
				  Secretary of State, Treasurer, Comptroller, President and Minority Leader of
				  the Senate, and Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives for
				  the purpose of disseminating information to the public about their respective
				  constitutional office.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.70 - Exercising Constitutional Freedoms

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Department recognizes that the State Fair is a proper
				  forum for the free exchange of ideas in a free society. For any person desiring
				  to distribute information and/or solicit contributions on the fairgrounds in
				  the exercise of constitutional freedoms, the Department shall designate an area
				  or areas in which the proposed activities may be conducted. All activities
				  shall be conducted from within, and not from without, the area or areas as
				  designated by the Director, or a designated representative, for such purpose.
				  All persons requesting such space shall apply for space pursuant to Sections
				  270.35
				  and
				  270.40,
				  except that the revenue generating evaluation criteria of those Sections shall
				  not apply. Privilege granted pursuant to this Section shall be provided at no
				  charge. The provisions of Section
				  270.115
				  relative to broadcasting devices shall pertain to all persons exercising their
				  constitutional freedoms.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.75 - Assignment of Contracts

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
State Fair exhibit or concession contracts or any portion
				  thereof shall not be assigned, interest therein hypothecated or otherwise
				  disposed of without the written consent of the Department. Obligations provided
				  for in said contracts, including payments for space, electric service, or gas,
				  shall remain the obligation of initial lessee, irrespective of approved
				  subleasing or assignment otherwise provided. It is the Department's policy that
				  contracts shall not be assigned unless death, injury or sickness of the
				  original lessee makes assignment necessary in order to perform the provisions
				  of the lease for that year's fair. Approved subcontracting does not transfer
				  any rights to reapplication to the subcontractor, and it is the policy of the
				  Department that subcontracting is only valid for the current year's
				  fair.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.80 - Inspection of Premises

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The premises contracted for by the lessee shall at all times
				  be open to any official or designated inspector of the Department, law
				  enforcement officer, or other authorized officials in the performance of their
				  duties.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.85 - Removal or Denial of Acceptance

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a) The Department reserves the right to deny
				admittance or to remove from the State Fairgrounds any person, exhibit, animal,
				concession, or show that:
1) is falsely
				entered or represented to the Department.
2) is in violation of its exhibitor,
				concessionaire, space rental, or any other type of contract entered into with
				the Department for performance at the State Fair.
3) is detrimental to the health, safety, or
				welfare of the fair-going public.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.90 - Concessions and Exhibits Prohibited

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
No roving concessions or exhibits shall be permitted. No
				  shows or exhibitions featuring obscenity as defined in Section 11-20 of the
				  Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 38, par. 11-20) [720
				  ILCS 5/11-20 ] will be permitted.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.95 - Liquified Petroleum Gas

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
No liquified petroleum gas installations will be allowed on
				  the State Fairgrounds until the lessee has received approval from the State
				  Fire Marshal (see 41 Ill. Adm. Code 200). No liquified petroleum gas will be
				  allowed in any State building at any time.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.100 - Merchandising Permits

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Parties desiring merchandising permits to solicit orders for
				  and deliver articles of food, tobacco, soft drinks or other articles of
				  merchandise to restaurants, refreshment stands, exhibits or concessions upon
				  the State Fairgrounds shall purchase permits from the Space Rental office.
				  Delivery trucks not properly identified with said merchandise permits shall be
				  prohibited from entering the grounds at any time during the period of the State
				  Fair. All delivery trucks must use only that gate specified for and exclusively
				  for delivery trucks. The fee for such permits shall be set annually and shall
				  appear in the Schedule of Space Rental Fees which shall be on file in the
				  Department and available upon request.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.105 - Measuring Space

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Outside space will be measured from tie-in to tie-in,
				  overhang to overhang, awning to awning or trailer hitch to bumper. 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.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.110 - Electricity

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All electric consumption, wiring and installation of
				  electrical apparatus will be at the expense of the lessee and under the
				  supervision of the State Fair Electrical Foreman or his designated
				  representative. Each exhibitor or concessionaire must furnish a suitable fuse
				  box and all wiring within the exhibit or concession. Wiring must be brought to
				  within five feet of the power source. All service shall be properly grounded.
				  All wiring shall meet the approval of the State Fair Electrical Foreman or his
				  designated representative. Since the concessions and exhibits at the State Fair
				  are temporary structures, they are not required to meet the provisions of the
				  Building Code. The State Fair Electrical Foreman or his designated
				  representative shall approve all wiring based upon safety, i.e., no bare wires,
				  sufficient fuses and fuse boxes, etc. A supplementary electrical consumption
				  specification form shall be completed and signed by the exhibitor or
				  concessionaire and approved by the State Fair Electrical Foreman or his
				  designated representative before a hook-up form may be obtained from the Space
				  Rental office and a hook-up made. The Department is not responsible or liable
				  for failure of gas and/or electric service.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.115 - Broadcasting Devices

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
No loud speakers, radios, amplifiers or other broadcasting
				  devices can be used on the location described in said contract without the
				  written consent of the Superintendent of the Division or a duly authorized
				  representative endorsed thereon. Permission to use or continue to use
				  broadcasting devices shall be based upon the Department's determination of
				  whether the use of such device will interfere with the normal and usual conduct
				  of business by adjoining or adjacent
				  concessionaires/exhibitors.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.120 - Display of Exhibit or Concession Number

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Each lessee shall display the concession or exhibit number in
				  a conspicuous place near the front of the stand or place of
				  business.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.125 - Protection of the Public and Lessee's Property

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Lessees shall take precautions (e.g., use of safety
				  equipment, restraining public access), as necessary, when machinery, equipment
				  or working demonstrations are involved so as to avoid injury to any person or
				  the loss or damage to lessee's property.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.130 - Distributing Literature or Display Advertising

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A lessee may distribute literature or display advertising
				  signs within the rented space only. Under no circumstances will any person,
				  firm or organization be permitted to place advertising on State buildings,
				  exterior or interior, fences, trees, or poles within the Fairgrounds.
				  Notwithstanding anything in this Section, the Department has the right to place
				  corporate sponsor's acknowledgement on buildings, fences, or poles within the
				  fairgrounds.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.135 - Payment of Space Rental Contract

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Inside Concessionaires: The signed
				contract (front and back) must be accompanied by payment in full for space and
				electric, if applicable, no later than July 1. If a new concessionaire is
				approved later than July 1, the full payment is due at the time of contract
				submission.
b) Outside
				Concessionaires: The signed contract (front and back) must be accompanied by 
				1/3 space rental
				payment due and electrical, if applicable, no later than July 1. The remaining 
				2/3 payment is
				due no later than the Monday of the Illinois State Fair. These figures and
				dates are shown on the front side of the contract. If a new concessionaire is
				approved later than July 1, 1/3 payment is due at the time of contract
				submission, with the remaining 
				2/3 due no later
				than Monday of the Illinois State Fair.
c) Payment of fees shall be in the form of
				personal or business checks, cash, money orders, or certified or cashier
				checks.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.140 - Operational Hours

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All outdoor concessionaires (vendors and exhibitors) shall be
				  ready in Springfield by 10:00 a.m. and in DuQuoin by 10:00 a.m. on the opening
				  day of the annual State Fair. Buildings shall be open at 9:00 a.m. and shall
				  close at 9:00 p.m. daily. If the situation warrants an earlier closing (e.g.,
				  electrical failure, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions), it may be
				  allowed but permission to do so must be granted by the State Fair Manager or a
				  duly authorized representative.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.145 - Sales Prior to the State Fair

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All goods and services sold other than during the published
				  dates of the State Fair shall be subject to non-fair space rental rules
				  (Subparts J and K of this Part).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.150 - Sales During the State Fair

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
For those persons subject to a percentage rental contract,
				  the State of Illinois shall be entitled to a percent of all gross sales during
				  the State Fair. The percentage rate shall be subject to a negotiated written
				  contract between the concessionaire and the Department. The percentage rate in
				  the contract shall be based on the following factors: cost of operation of the
				  concession, profit margin, anticipated gross revenue of the concessionaire,
				  previous experience, selling price, and other factors which could influence the
				  negotiated rate.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.155 - Property Shipped to the State Fair

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All property shall be shipped in the name of the lessee,
				  addressed c/o Illinois State Fair, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield,
				  Illinois 62706, or (if exhibiting at DuQuoin) c/o DuQuoin State Fair, DuQuoin,
				  Illinois 62832, also giving the name of the building and space number.
				  Positively no property will be accepted upon which there are charges of any
				  kind. Shipments scheduled to arrive more than seven (7) days before the opening
				  of the event should be consigned to some storage and/or transfer
				  agency.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.160 - Removal of Property

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Under the terms of the Fair-Time Space Rental contract, it is
				  understood and mutually agreed that all property and/or equipment belonging to
				  the lessee must be removed from the Fairgrounds no later than September 1
				  following the close of the Fair at Springfield or September 15 at DuQuoin. For
				  any property not so removed, it is lessee's responsibility to have entered into
				  a written space rental contract prior to September 1 or September 15, as the
				  case may be, following the close of the Fair. For any property remaining and/or
				  equipment remaining on the fairgrounds after September 1 or September 15, as
				  the case may be, following the close of the last Fair and for which no non-fair
				  space rental contract has been executed nor payment of the required fees made,
				  said property and/or equipment shall be considered abandoned and all rights,
				  title and ownership of same shall thereafter pass to and belong to the Illinois
				  Department of Agriculture.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.165 - Gambling, Raffles, Prizes, Games of Chance, Intoxicating Beverages

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a) No roving
				gambling, games of chance or skill, raffles, selling tickets or taking
				donations on a chance to win a prize will be permitted.
b) The lessee will neither use nor permit to
				be used any games of chance or skill, raffles, selling tickets, taking
				donations, gambling devices, or intoxicating beverages, unless approved in
				writing by the Superintendent of the Division. Such approval shall be granted
				if the lessee's activities are not prohibited by Article 28 of the Criminal
				Code of 2012 [720 ILCS 5 /Art. 28] and if the lessee agrees to abide by
				subsection (b) of this Section. A raffle means when a person purchases a ticket
				for the purpose of winning a specific item. A drawing means when a person is
				entitled to win a specific item without purchasing a ticket for such
				purpose.
c) The lessee shall abide
				by the following requirements when permitted to solicit at the State Fair for
				prizes to be given through drawings:
1) The
				drawings and solicitation must be approved in advance of the starting of the
				State Fair by the Superintendent of the Division or a duly authorized
				representative. Approval of the drawing time, place and date will be based on
				the fact that there is no conflict with nor a detrimental effect on other
				events or exhibits.
2) The prizes
				shall be on display the entire length of the State Fair.
3) The date and time of the drawing shall be
				advertised in advance so the participants and other interested persons may
				witness the drawing.
4) In the
				event of inquiry by the public, the Department shall require the lessee who
				held the drawings to furnish to the Space Rental Office, the name, address, and
				telephone number of the winners.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.170 - Inside Exhibits

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Inside exhibits shall not exceed 8 feet in height on back
				  wall. Booth side walls or wings from the center of the booth to the aisle shall
				  not exceed 3 feet in height.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.175 - Posting Food Prices

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The lessee shall post in a conspicuous manner inside the
				  stand and at the outside entrance to the place of business, a sign showing the
				  price to be charged for meals, lunches, drinks or other food or articles to be
				  sold under the contract. All prices shall be posted before a stand opens and
				  during its operating hours.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.180 - Clean-Up

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All dining halls, lunch booths, refreshment pavilions or
				  other stands shall be substantial in structure and neat in appearance (e.g.,
				  wood or metal frame, paneled, painted or decorated). Only paper cups will be
				  used. The Department shall be responsible for cleaning aisles for pedestrian
				  traffic in all buildings. A lessee is responsible for keeping the area
				  contracted for in a neat, clean and orderly manner. The Department shall
				  contract for clean-up services and bill the lessee who fails to perform this
				  service. The Department shall not issue a release of the lessee's property
				  until all charges are paid.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.185 - Public Health

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A lessee shall be responsible for determining that an
				  employee in a food or drink stand or dining hall does not have or is not
				  suspected of having a communicable disease or does not have sores or skin
				  eruptions which could be detrimental to the public. A suspect may be requested
				  to submit to a health examination at the first aid station on the State
				  Fairgrounds or provide other medical information to the Department as
				  necessary.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.190 - Food and/or Drink Service Operations

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Food and/or drink stands and dining halls shall comply with
				  the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 56½,
				  pars. 501 et seq.) [410 ILCS 620 ], the Sanitary Food Preparation Act (Ill.
				  Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 56½, par. 67 et seq.) [410 ILCS 650 ], and the
				  rules relating to Food Service Sanitation (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750) as enforced
				  by the Department of Public Health.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.195 - Release Procedure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All exhibitors/concessionaires shall remain open and in
				  operation until after the start of the last scheduled grandstand event or 6:00
				  p.m., whichever is later, on the last day of the State Fair. No release forms
				  will be issued prior to that date and time, unless due to extenuating
				  circumstances (e.g., death, natural disaster, equipment failure, theft of
				  merchandise) earlier removal is permitted in writing by the Superintendent of
				  the Division. All releases will be issued by the State Fair Electrical Foreman
				  or his designated representative at the time of electrical cut-off. Proof of
				  payment of space rental fees and final payment of sales tax must be shown at
				  the time release is issued. Failure to adhere to the requirements as set forth
				  in this rule will be grounds for refusal of future participation in the State
				  Fair.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.200 - Security

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Lessee is responsible for security relating to the event,
				  concession or exhibit contracted for on the State Fairgrounds. Security guards
				  are to be at lessee's sole expense and are subject to authority of the head of
				  security for the State Fairgrounds. The requirements of this rule are in
				  addition to the general powers of the Department to secure and police the
				  Fairgrounds, which security the Department maintains on a regular basis without
				  guaranteeing, in any method or manner, the safety and security of lessee, its
				  property or persons.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.205 - Liability

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Department shall not be responsible or liable for any
				  damage or loss of property or for any personal injury or death of any employee,
				  agent or servant of the lessee during the period that the lessee is located
				  upon the premises of the State Fairgrounds while engaged in the performance of
				  the contract. The lessee shall agree to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance
				  as required by the Workers' Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 48,
				  par. 138.1 et seq.) [820 ILCS 305 ].
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.210 - Concessionaire's or Exhibitor's Trailers

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Springfield State Fair:
A trailer used for storage of supplies or as an office, with
				  a direct relationship to a specific exhibit or concession, will be assigned to
				  a vendor supply vehicle storage area. All living units will be located in the
				  regular campground at the appropriate fee. All storage vehicles must be
				  properly identified with a paid supply vehicle sticker.
b) DuQuoin State Fair:
A trailer used for storage of supplies, as an office, or for
				  camping, with a direct relationship to a specific exhibit or concession, will
				  be allowed to park at the rear of said exhibit 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; and
4) it is properly
				identified with a paid supply sticker.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.215 - Failure to Abide by Rules or Contract Provisions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Failure of any person to abide by Subparts
				A through I (as applicable) of this Part, the provisions of the contract or the
				laws of the State of Illinois shall be grounds for immediate revocation of the
				contract and for a prohibition of said person to utilize the State Fairgrounds
				or participate in activities conducted, in whole or in part, upon the State
				Fairgrounds. The Department in accordance with its administrative hearing rules
				shall notify said person and conduct a hearing before revoking a contract or
				prohibiting said person from utilizing the State Fairgrounds or participating
				in activities conducted, in whole or in part, upon the State Fairgrounds. Any
				contract revoked due to violation of these rules, the provisions of the
				contract or the laws of the State of Illinois shall not be subject to
				reimbursement of the contract payment or of any fees paid thereunder, except in
				the event of an Act of God or a State or National emergency as declared by the
				President or Governor of Illinois whereby the State Fair cannot be
				held.
b) Lessee consents and
				acknowledges that the Illinois Department of Agriculture maintains a list of
				persons and/or entities for whom access to and use of the facilities or portion
				of the facilities comprising the State Fairgrounds is prohibited. Said list of
				persons shall be comprised of persons defined in Section
				270.215(a)
				as having violated the rules or contract provisions. Lessee acknowledges that
				as part of the contract that it has received a copy of said list of prohibited
				or suspended persons and will as part of this contract deny access to and
				participation in any programs which lessee carries out on said State
				Fairgrounds to all of said prohibited persons and/or entities. If a person is
				prohibited, any animal which said person trains, owns, or has exhibited or has
				any direct or indirect interest in is prohibited from being exhibited in any
				program on the State Fairgrounds, as well as any equipment which said person or
				entity has any interest in or owns. Any corporation is prohibited if a person
				who is prohibited is an officer, director, employee or stockholder of
				same.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.220 - Lessee's General Standard of Conduct

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Lessee shall refrain from engaging in any fraudulent
				  activity, misrepresentations or illegal activity towards any patron or any
				  officer, agent or employee of the Department, either in a procurement of a
				  contract or in the use of any space or the operation of any concession. Lessee
				  shall not give any false or materially misleading information on any contract
				  application form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart B - CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.221 - Emergency Closing

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
In emergency circumstances, the State Fair Manager reserves
				  the right to close concessions and limit operations when such actions are
				  deemed necessary for the public health, safety, or welfare.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart C - HORSE RACING AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.225 - Categories of Horse Racing

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Horse racing shall be permitted at the State Fair in the
				  following general categories:
a) State
				Fair Colt Stakes;
b) Review
				Futurity Stakes;
c) Illinois
				Trotting and Pacing Colt Stakes;
d)
				Quarter Horse Races; and
e) World
				Trotting Derby (DuQuoin).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart C - HORSE RACING AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.230 - State Fair Colt Stakes Races

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The State Fair Colt Stakes and all races to be run thereunder
				  shall be run in accordance with the Department's rules (8 Ill. Adm. Code
				  290.110
				  ) relating to Section 31 of the Illinois Standardbred and Thoroughbred Breeding
				  and Racing Programs promulgated pursuant to the Illinois Horse Racing Act of
				  1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 8, par. 37-31) [230 ILCS 5/31
				  ].
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart C - HORSE RACING AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.235 - Review Futurity Races

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Department shall contract each year with the Review
				  Futurity Association for said association's management and supervision of all
				  races in the Review Futurity. Copies of the contract between the Department and
				  the Review Futurity Association shall be available upon written or oral request
				  from the Division.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart C - HORSE RACING AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.240 - Illinois Trotting and Pacing Colt Races

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Department shall contract each year with the Illinois
				  Trotting and Pacing Colt Association for the association's management and
				  supervision of all races in the Illinois Trotting and Pacing Colt category.
				  Copies of the contract between the Department and the Illinois Trotting and
				  Pacing Colt Association shall be available upon written or oral request from
				  the Division.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 270 - GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE STATE FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS › Subpart C - HORSE RACING AT THE STATE FAIR › Section 270.245 - Quarter Horse Races

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Department shall contract each year with the Illinois
				  Quarter Horse Association for the Association's management and supervision of
				  Quarter Horse racing. Copies of the contract between the Department and the
				  Illinois Quarter Horse Association shall be available upon written or oral
				  request from the Division.