303 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:090

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 303 KAR 1:090 - Exhibit Center, dissemination of material; demonstrations

RELATES TO: KRS 247.145

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 247.145 authorizes the Kentucky State Fair Board to promulgate administrative regulations as are necessary to maintain decency and good order; protect the peace or safety of the general public; protect the public interest, convenience, or necessity; or govern the operation, maintenance, or use of property under its custody and control. This administrative regulation establishes requirements relating to the dissemination of material and demonstrations at the Exhibition Center.

Section 1.
(1) The peaceful noncommercial distribution of leaflets, the setting up of tables and the peaceful holding of discussions with patrons of the Exhibition Center to aid in this distribution, and the peaceful carrying of placards shall be permitted in accordance with this section at the following locations:
(a) The main entrances to the lobby at the corners of Jefferson and Fourth, Market and Fourth and the entrance on Fourth; and
(b) Inside the Lobby designated on a diagram of the Exhibition Center.
(2) Main Entrance to the Lobby.
(a)
1. Area A. Two (2) persons shall be permitted to peacefully:
a. Distribute leaflets;
b. Carry placards; and
c. Hold discussions with patrons of the Exhibition Center.
2. A table shall not be permitted in this area.
(b) Area B. Two (2) persons shall be permitted to peacefully:
1.
a. Distribute leaflets;
b. Carry placards; and
c. Hold discussions with patrons of the Exhibition Center.
2. A table shall not be permitted in this area.
(c) Area C. Two (2) persons shall be permitted to peacefully:
1.
a. Distribute leaflets;
b. Carry placards; and
c. Hold discussions with patrons of the Exhibition Center.
2. Additionally, these persons may set up one (1) table at this location to aid in this distribution.
(d) Area D. Two (2) persons shall be permitted to peacefully:
1.
a. Distribute leaflets;
b. Carry placards; and
c. Hold discussions with patrons of the Exhibition Center.
2. Additionally, these persons may set up one (1) table at this location to aid in this distribution.
(3) Inside the Lobby.
(a) Area E.
1. One (1) person shall be permitted to distribute leaflets and hold discussions with patrons.
2. Placards and tables shall not be permitted in this area.
3. This area shall be unavailable when control gates for admission charges, registration for an event, or both, are set up in the Lobby.
(b) Area F.
1. One (1) person shall be permitted to distribute leaflets and hold discussions with patrons.
2. Placards and tables shall not be permitted in this area.
3. This area shall be unavailable when control gates for admission charges, registration for an event, or both, are set up in the Lobby.
(4) Any person or group who wishes to conduct any of the above activities at the locations specified shall apply to the Manager of the Exhibition Center on forms provided by the board. Application shall be made not less than seventy-two (72) hours nor more than two (2) weeks before commencement of the activities. The application shall set forth the type of activities to be conducted; the time, location, and duration of the activities; and the name, address, and telephone number of the person making the application. For a group, it shall be sufficient to supply the name, address, and telephone number of one (1) person who can be contacted if problems arise concerning the grant of the application.
(a) A deposit of five (5) dollars cash or money order shall be submitted with the application and shall be returned to the applicant within twenty-four (24) hours after the termination of the activities if there has been no extra cleanup time required by the Exhibition Center staff as a result of the litter created by the activities.
(b) The manager shall grant all applications on a first come, first served basis so long as the number of persons; the activities; and the time, duration, and location applied for are in compliance with the provisions set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(c) The grant of the application by the manager shall be in the form of a permit, which shall set forth the number of persons covered by the permit, the activities which are permitted, the permitted time and duration of those activities, and the location at which the activities may be conducted.
(d) The duration of each permit issued shall not be in excess of two (2) days. Any person or group may renew a permit for successive two (2) day periods. Renewal applications shall be processed as if they were new applications.
(5) Signs, leaflets, placards or other material shall not be affixed to the building facilities. Leaflets or other material shall not be distributed by leaving them unattached throughout the Exhibition Center.
(6) Voice amplification equipment of any kind shall not be used by any person or group to aid in the conducting of any of the above activities.
(7) Signs, leaflets, placards, or other material distributed shall not contain any obscene, subversive, salacious, or libelous material.
(8) The manager may suspend any permit already granted if there is:
(a) Violence caused by the applicant or his agents or associates;
(b) Any emergency that affects the traffic flow in any of the areas covered by the permit in a way that conduct of the activities would create a dangerous condition or substantially interfere with traffic at the Exhibition Center; or
(c) Failure of the applicant to comply with any of the provisions set forth in this administrative regulation.

303 KAR 1:090

1 Ky.R. 1030; eff. 6-11-75; Certified to be amended; filing deadline 8-12-2021; 48 Ky.R. 925, 2036; eff. 4/5/2022.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 247.145