Merchandise, Sales and Solicitations
* Vendors are required to have a Texas sales tax permit (no fee.) Call Texas Comptroller at 1-800-252-5555 for information.
* The vendor is solely responsible for his/her merchandise, property and business transactions. Merchandise left unattended is done so entirely at the owner’s risk.
* Management reserves the right to restrict the sale, display or distribution of any printed materials, photographs, books, paraphernalia or other representations in order to maintain a propermoral, wholesome environment.
* Only raffles by approved charitable organizations allowed.
* Lots may not be used for games of skill, lotteries, palm readings, auctions or any purpose which is carnival-related.
* The sale or exhibit of animals is prohibited.
* No explosive devices or devices with offensive odors, i.e. stink bombs, smoke bombs, snaps, etc.
* Canned drinks, bottled water and snack foods may only be sold by food concessions.
* No one shall bring upon or distribute on the grounds any handbills or political, religious, or solicitant matter without prior consent.
* Advertisements may be posted at designated locations only.
Food Concessions
* The sale of any food item requires management consent.
* Food concessions allowed on designated lots only.
* All food items for immediate consumption (including bottled water and canned drinks) may only be sold from a food concession lot.
* All food concession stands must meet the State of Texas Health Department standards.
* A food service permit from the Canton Health Department is required for each stand. All stands are subject to periodic inspections by the Canton Health Department.
* Food vendors may set up and sell food on Wed. after 9:00 a.m.
* A food concession lot is not required for fresh produce or pre-packaged foods sold in bulk. Pre-packaged foods must be prepared in a licensed kitchen.
Payments
* Personal checks will only be accepted from vendors paying in person for advance reservations. (Proper ID required.)
* All payments at the gate or by mail shall be cash, cashier’s check,money order, or credit card.
* Payments may be delivered or mailed to: First Monday, 290 E. Tyler, PO Box 245, Canton, TX 75103 by the appropriate deadline.
* The office will not cash checks, or accept two-party checks.
* There is a $25 charge on all returned checks.
* There will be no payment refunds, credits or transfers.
Receipts/Passes
* First Monday lot receipts are issued for the sole purpose of admitting said vendor only on the grounds.
* Vendors receive one Vendor Pass per lot (maximum two per location) for each show. The pass must be visible at all times in any vehicle entering or parked on the grounds.
* Upon request, vendors selling large or heavy merchandise will receive Gate Pass Requests. Vendors are responsible for completing these requests and issuing them to their customers. Customers must pre-sent the request at the gate. If completed correctly, the gate attendant will give the customer a Gate Pass which is timed and dated. Customersmay drive directly to the vendor’s booth, pick up their merchandise and exit through the same gate to turn in their pass. Vendors who fail to complete the forms properly or whose customers misuse the gate passes will lose their pick-up privileges.
Set-Up
* Management designates selling areas (lots) and each vendor shall conduct business only within the confines of his/her lot (s).
* Lot markers are in the front, center of each lot, giving vendors approximately 6 feet to either side.

* Vendors may bring tables, canopies and displays, or they may rent from table and tent vendors on the grounds.
* No permanent structure or construction is allowed without the prior consent of management.
* Hay is a fire hazard and may not be used as ground cover.
Traffic & Parking
* Vehicles parked on a lot not assigned to the lessee will be towed and/or ticketed at the owner’s expense.
* Merchandise is to be displayed across the front of all rented lots. Parking is permitted on the back of each lot behind displayed merchandise or on lots specifically designated by management for parking. Free dealer parking with a vendor pass is available west of the log cabin.
* Vendor passes are required in every vehicle in the park.
* There is a 5 mph speed limit throughout the park.
* Traffic should be kept to a minimum for safety reasons.
* Only city-owned and operated golf carts are allowed.
* Only motorized scooters manufactured specifically for the
handicapped and of the type approved by management allowed. Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s licensed or have proof of handicap to operate a handicap scooter.
* Only one person per scooter allowed.
* Scooters can not be modified to be used by multiple passengers.
* No golf carts, ATV's, motorcycles, bicycles, roller blades, skates,
skateboards, scooters, other motorized vehicles or wheeled devices.
Subleasing, Selling Lots, Lot Transfers
* The sale, assignment, sublease or offer to sell, assign or sublease
lots is prohibited without the prior written consent of management.
* Identification and receipts will be checked periodically.
* Lots may not be transferred without management consent. If
approved, transfer fees are $1,000 per lot in building area. Transfer
fees in all other areas are $500 for the first lot and $250 for each
additional lot.
* Addresses may be changed at no charge.

Restrictions
* Photographing merchandise is prohibited without owner’s consent.
* No concealed weapons, drugs, alcohol, loud music, amplifiers or
vulgar language are allowed on the grounds at any time.
* All pets (domestic animals only) must be on a leash and attended at all times. They are not allowed in the Civic Center or eating areas. Ownersare fully responsible for their pets’ actions and must clean up after their pets. The City shall in no way be held responsible for the actions of any pet brought on the grounds.
* In accordance with State law, waste water of any type may not be
discharged into, or flow into a public place, gutter, street, creek, etc.
* Offices page for small lost children and medical emergencies only.

The above applies to each vendor and (visitor when applicable). Each vendor shall also be responsible for the compliance with such policies and procedures by the agents, employees, invitees and licensees of vendor.
Failure to comply with any policy or procedure may, at the City of Canton’s option, result in removal/eviction of violator and/or violator’s employer, invitor, licensor from the premises and/or loss of or eviction from lots.
Nothing contained in these policies and procedures shall be construed to impose upon the City of Canton any duty or obligation to enforce the policies and procedures against any other vendor or any employee, agent, invitee or licensee of any other vendor, and the City of Canton will not be liable to vendor for violation of the policies and procedures made by any other vendor or such other vendor’s employees, agents, invitees or licensees.
The City of Canton reserves the right to refuse admission to any vendor or refuse to rent/renew rental of lot at its sole discretion. The City of Canton reserves the right to amend or change the policies and procedures without prior written notice.

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