Vendors' Rules & Regulations 2008

Attention: A red asterisk (*) indicates a change to, an addition to or a new rule for 2008. For example, rule 20 and 25 are completely new this year.

Day to day conduct, operations and control of the Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market (herein called The Market) shall be governed in accordance with the following Rules and Regulations:

1. AIM:
The mandate of The Market is to sell home-made or home grown products, sold by the producer. Generally speaking, no used or purchased goods may be sold. * All products shall be sold by the producer or an immediate family member or by a helper, as long as the producer is also present at The Market.

2. HOURS OF OPERATION:
The Market shall operate between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., April through October. Season pass vendors must be on site 60 minutes prior to market opening. At the discretion of The Market Manager, their stall may be assigned to another vendor.

Day vendors must be on site 30 minutes prior to The Market opening. No vendor will be permitted to pack up their stalls until the bell rings at 1 p.m. without the permission of The Market Manager. The Market manager will remain on site until 1:30 p.m.

3. DAILY FEES:
Daily staff fees are $45.00 for a single stall (*10 feet by 22 feet) for the first day at The Market and $20.00 for each day thereafter.

If two stalls are required (20 feet by 22 feet) the fees shall be $65.00 for the first day and $40.00 for each day thereafter. All daily fees are payable upon entrance to The Market. There will be a maximum set on daily stall fees totalling $600 for single stall cap and $800.00 for double stall cap. It is the responsibility of the day vendor to keep all receipts and notify The Market Manager once he/she has reached this cap.

4. STALL ALLOCATIONS:
Stalls shall be allocated in accordance with the designated parking plan. Unassigned stall spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis.

5. JURY COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
* All vendors must obtain Jury Committee approval for the products they sell prior to selling them at The Market.

6. WEIGH SCALES:
Where vendors are selling products by weight, they must have scales that have been certified in accordance with the provisions of the Weight Measures Act (Canada).

7. PRODUCT RESTRICTIONS:
Products that MAY NOT be sold unless approved by the appropriate jurisdiction (i.e. Ministry of Health, Provincial Government, City of Kelowna, etc.) include:
    * Dairy products (milk, cream, cheese, yoghurt, etc.)
    * Meat, fish, poultry or products thereof
    * Cakes, pies, tarts or bread products that have syrup,
       frosting or topping on the surface or that have
       cream filling

8. VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY:
* The onus is on the vendor to ensure appropriate compliances and approvals have been obtained prior to selling their goods at The Market. All vendors shall immediately cease to sell and will remove from The Market any products upon the request of any official or representative of the aforementioned jurisdiction or of The Market Manager.

9. SALES TAX:
The vendor is responsible for collecting and remitting applicable taxes.

10. STOREFRONTS:
Vendors conducting a storefront operation (exclusive of farmgate sales) shall not be permitted to sell from The Market.

11. HOUSEKEEPING:
All persons occupying stall spaces are SOLELY responsible for keeping their stall space and surrounding area clean and tidy during and upon departure of The Market.

12. DOGS:
No dogs (except for service dogs) or other animals will be permitted at The Market.

13. CONDUCT:
There shall be no hawking, accosting or badgering of the members of the public.

14. RESTRICTIONS:
The Market Manager reserves the right to limit the sale of any commodity and the distribution of literature, political or religious material, or any article deemed not to be in the best interest of The Market. Petitioning and soliciting will be strictly prohibited from The Market. The Market Manager may, at his sole discretion, prohibit any person from renting stall space and may require persons to leave The Market in the event that the said person fails to or refuses to abide by these RULES OF OPERATION.

15. LIABILITY:
Vendors selling produce do so at their own risk regarding marketing boards.

16. LOST - STOLEN - DAMAGED:
The Market is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles or money.

17. ORGANIC CERTIFICATIONS:
Vendors selling produce as organically grown, must be CERTIFIED. A certification must be shown to The Market Manager upon request. All signage relating to organic produce must be approved by The Market Manager.

18. HOME VISITS:
All vendors are subject to home visits by directors and/or The Market manager to verify all products being sold are produced or made by the vendor.

19. SECURE AWNINGS:
All awnings and tents shall be properly secured.

20. NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE:
* All season pass members must notify The Market Manager the day before a market by 7 PM if not attending a market. If a vendor fails to notify The Market Manager of his/her absence, the right to hold a reserved stall at The Market may be forfeited for the entire season. Call The Market Manager at (250) 878-5029 to cancel a market. No e-mails please.

21. PARKING:
* All vendor vehicles that are not parked behind their stall set-up (unless approved by the Market Manager) must park their vehicles next to the pub across Dilworth.

22. GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES:
Boundaries for vendors selling at the Kelowna Farmers & Crafters Market are Armstrong to Summerland, unless it is a unique product that is not being sold at The Market. * A vendor must obtain prior approval from the Jury Committee or has been grandfathered in.

23. NO SMOKING:
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON MARKET SITE AT ANYTIME.

24. NSF:
A $30 charge will be applied to NSF CHEQUES.

25. PRE-BOOKING:
* Approved Farmers are allowed to book the day before a market between the hours of 5 PM to 7 PM. If the Farmer fails to use his/her stall site after booking, the right to book will be forfeited for the entire season.

30. CONTACT:
MARKET PHONE NUMBER: (250) 878-5029
MARKET E-MAIL: info@kelownafarmersandcraftersmarket.com

Site by John Dorig - Promoting jamierosanna.com