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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

State Fair Authority

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[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]

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Article 1 – Scope and Definitions

1.1

Scope

These rules are issued by the Colorado State Fair Authority (“Authority”) pursuant to § 35-65-401(9)(j),

C.R.S., to provide notice of the Authority's policies, procedures, and practices of general applicability.

1.2

Definitions

For purposes of these rules:

(a)

“Agent” means any person who is employed, whether or not paid in any manner by a

concessionaire, to work in any game or novelty stand.

(b)

“Camping” means any act of staying overnight on the Colorado State Fairgrounds (“Fairgrounds”)

for purposes of sleeping whether using a tent, a primitive structure, a travel trailer, a recreational

vehicle, or no shelter at all.

(c)

“Concession” means any activity that is under contract with the Authority or operating on the

Colorado State Fairgrounds that pays a percentage of its sales revenue to the Authority as rent.

(d)

“Carnival” means any activity that is a part of any carnival under contract with the Authority or

operating on the Colorado State Fairgrounds.

(e)

“Colorado State Fairgrounds” or “Fairgrounds” shall mean the site of the annual Colorado State

Fair and Industrial Exposition (the “Fair”) located in Pueblo, Colorado, at 1001 Beulah Avenue.

(f)

“Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officer” means peace officers employed by the Colorado State

Fair Authority pursuant to § 35-65-109, C.R.S.

(g)

“Game” shall mean a contest or amusement whereby a patron attempts to win prizes or rewards

through a display of skill.

(h)

“Manager” means the General Manager of the Colorado State Fair Authority, as created at § 35-

65-403, C.R.S.

1 Beulah Avenue.

(f)

“Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officer” means peace officers employed by the Colorado State

Fair Authority pursuant to § 35-65-109, C.R.S.

(g)

“Game” shall mean a contest or amusement whereby a patron attempts to win prizes or rewards

through a display of skill.

(h)

“Manager” means the General Manager of the Colorado State Fair Authority, as created at § 35-

65-403, C.R.S.

(i)

“Livestock” means cattle, sheep, goats, swine, mules, donkeys, poultry, horses, alternative

livestock, as defined in § 35-41.5-102(1), and such domesticated animals as fox, mink, marten,

chinchilla, beaver, and rabbits, and all other animals raised or kept for profit.

(j)

“Person” includes a natural person, partnership, corporation, entity or agent of the same acting

either individually or as a group or in conspiracy with other persons in any manner covered by

these rules.

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(k)

“Player” includes any person who plays a game at a carnival whether he is attempting to win a

prize.

(l)

“Premises Identification Number” or “PIN” means a nationally unique number assigned by a state,

tribal, or federal animal health authority to a premises that is, in the judgment of the state, tribal,

or federal animal health authority a geographically distinct location from other premises.

(m)

“Prize” means any item won or represented to the player as capable of being won at a carnival

upon the completion of a given task.

(n)

“Service animal” means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the

benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or

other mental disability.

tinct location from other premises.

(m)

“Prize” means any item won or represented to the player as capable of being won at a carnival

upon the completion of a given task.

(n)

“Service animal” means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the

benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or

other mental disability.

(o)

“Weapon” or “dangerous object” includes firearms, knives, clubs, sticks, batons, or other

bludgeons, any leather wrist band with pointed spikes, handcuffs, motorcycle or similar chain,

whether used as a belt, any weapon or device defined or regulated in Article 12 of Title 18,

Colorado Revised Statutes, or any other “deadly weapon” as defined by § 18-1-901(3)(e), C.R.S.

1.3

Enforcement

Enforcement of these rules is vested with the Authority, Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers, or

their designees.

Article 2 – Games

2.1

Game Fraud Prohibited

The Authority prohibits any person, owner, manager agent, entity, or corporation acting individually or in

conspiracy or concert with other persons to carry on, own, operate, or promote any carnival game,

scheme, or device where, by false pretense or pretenses, the purpose is to obtain from any player or

persons any money, goods, or other valuable thing, whatever, with intent to cheat or defraud any such

player or person.

2.2

Games and Activities Requirements–General

Games or activities must be conducted as follows:

(a)

No game will be allowed which, either by design or by operation, can be, or is, controlled by the

operator to the extent that the outcome of the game is, or can be, determined either partially or

entirely by said control.

(b)

No game will be allowed for which cash prizes are awarded.

(c)

No game may be played where the outcome depends upon the word of the operator against the

word of the player.

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No game will be allowed which, either by design or by operation, can be, or is, controlled by the

operator to the extent that the outcome of the game is, or can be, determined either partially or

entirely by said control.

(b)

No game will be allowed for which cash prizes are awarded.

(c)

No game may be played where the outcome depends upon the word of the operator against the

word of the player.

(d)

No game may be conducted where the game operator controls or affects the outcome of the

game by enforcing rules, selectively or randomly during actual pay-to-play, when such rules are

not enforced during free plays by the player or demonstrations by the operator.

(e)

No merchandise may be displayed in any carnival game that is not one of the prizes possible to

be won.

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(f)

While in operation, there must be a sign stating the rules of the game, the cost to play, how the

game is played, and exactly what is required of the player in order to win each prize offered.

Signs must be of a sturdy material and the lettering must be plain and clearly posted and of

sufficient height to be readable by all players.

(g)

No foul lines will be permitted. The concessionaire or agent may designate a line a certain

distance from the target behind which the player must stand to play the game, but appropriate

structures or barriers must be placed at said line that physically limit movement beyond the

structure; otherwise, no foul lines will be permitted.

(h)

No hidden device that limits or alters a player's chances of winning will be permitted.

2.3

Regulation of Specific Games

The following rules or restrictions apply to operation of all games as hereafter set forth:

(a)

In all “spot-spot” games, the size of the disk must be more than 0.622 times the diameter of the

circle.

movement beyond the

structure; otherwise, no foul lines will be permitted.

(h)

No hidden device that limits or alters a player's chances of winning will be permitted.

2.3

Regulation of Specific Games

The following rules or restrictions apply to operation of all games as hereafter set forth:

(a)

In all “spot-spot” games, the size of the disk must be more than 0.622 times the diameter of the

circle.

(b)

There will be no alibiing allowed in “spot-spot” games by the operators; nor may the agents or

operators move said disks once placed; nor may there be any rules as to the distance required to

drop the disk; nor may the operators or agents drop any of the disks for the players except for the

purposes of demonstration.

(c)

No more than 12 build-up prizes may be stocked or awarded at one booth, and each prize must

be clearly displayed and marked in the order of being awarded.

(d)

On the shooting game ordinarily referred to as “shoot out the star,” only stars may be used as

targets and no airplanes, etc. The star must be one and one-fourth (1-1/4) inches or less and the

gun must contain one hundred (100) BB's.

(e)

In all games where the object is to knock down a series of bottles, cans, or other devices (such as

soft drink bottles, cans, or milk bottles), a line must be placed on the platform upon which the

bottles, cans, or other objects rest. This line must be directly parallel with the front side of the

booth where the game is located. The bottles, cans, or other devices must be set up so that they

are directly behind this line.

(f)

In all games where the object is to toss and bank a ball or other device into a basket or other

container (such as a peach basket or plastic basket), the device upon which the ball is banked, as

well as the basket, must be set up so as to be parallel to the front of the booth. The basket and

banking board must be fixed in place or a line must be drawn on the ground for each basket and

banking board from which the basket and support for the banking board will be consistently

played.

or other

container (such as a peach basket or plastic basket), the device upon which the ball is banked, as

well as the basket, must be set up so as to be parallel to the front of the booth. The basket and

banking board must be fixed in place or a line must be drawn on the ground for each basket and

banking board from which the basket and support for the banking board will be consistently

played.

(g)

Bulldozers must operate with a flat surface, and have no lip, raised edges or protrusions such as

screws. Only tokens, not cash, may be used to play. Prize chips must lie on top of tokens, not on

the playing surface. Slide chutes must be clearly visible and permanently labeled to show that

tokens falling through them belong to the operator, not the player. The machine must have a stop

button, allowing the player to stop the bulldozer at his discretion. A minimum of 5 prize chips must

be placed within the playing field at all times. No unduly heavy objects may be placed in the

playing field.

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2.4

Inspection of Prizes

All prizes offered at any game or booth are subject to inspection and seizure or removal if any such prize

is illegal, prohibited by resolution or regulation, prohibited on the Fairgrounds, or a potential danger to the

health or safety of any Fair patron, as determined by Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers.

2.5

Games of Chance Prohibited

(a)

Games of chance may not be operated, except as permitted by Article XVIII, Section 2 of the

Colorado Constitution.

(i)

A game of chance is one where chance is permitted by Article XVIII, Section 2, of the

Colorado Constitution as the controlling factor in the award of prizes.

(b)

Skill must be the dominant factor in winning the game.

Fair Public Safety Officers.

2.5

Games of Chance Prohibited

(a)

Games of chance may not be operated, except as permitted by Article XVIII, Section 2 of the

Colorado Constitution.

(i)

A game of chance is one where chance is permitted by Article XVIII, Section 2, of the

Colorado Constitution as the controlling factor in the award of prizes.

(b)

Skill must be the dominant factor in winning the game.

(c)

The operator of the game or his designee must he capable of demonstrating that a questionable

game can be won through practice or skill. If the operator or his designee is unable to so show,

the game will be deemed to be one of chance.

2.6

Inspection of Games and Booths

(a)

Prior to the operation of any carnival game, the operator must notify the Colorado State Fair

Public Safety Officer Command Staff in writing of the carnival location, the names and addresses

of the owners, operators, and agents of each carnival game and the nature of the game.

(b)

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers or their designees may pre-inspect any game, booth,

premises upon which the game or booth sits, or prizes to determine their nature and acceptability.

Operators of games and booths consent to further inspections of any game, booth, premises, or

prize, without prior notice.

(c)

Pre-inspection and acceptance or failure to reject a game for noncompliance with the law shall

not be considered to be a ruling or finding by Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers or their

designee that said game is legal in its nature or its operation; nor shall such inspection be utilized

as proof of its compliance with this resolution.

2.7

Violation of Rules

Violation of these rules will be grounds for immediate ejection from the Fairgrounds, seizure of the

offending equipment, game, or prizes, and prosecution under any applicable state or federal statute.

Article 3 – Commercial Exhibitors and Concessionaires

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Operations

e or its operation; nor shall such inspection be utilized

as proof of its compliance with this resolution.

2.7

Violation of Rules

Violation of these rules will be grounds for immediate ejection from the Fairgrounds, seizure of the

offending equipment, game, or prizes, and prosecution under any applicable state or federal statute.

Article 3 – Commercial Exhibitors and Concessionaires

3.1

Operations

(a)

Commercial Exhibitors and Concessionaires must confine all transactions to the space leased

and may not display signs, placards, brochures, advertisements, or solicit prospective customers

in any location on the Fairgrounds except within the contracted space.

(b)

Commercial Exhibitors and Concessionaires with demonstrations must plan their display so that

those watching do not block aisles or interfere with neighboring exhibit areas.

(c)

Commercial Exhibitors’ and Concessionaires’ space and goods or products must be open to

inspection by the Authority or its designees.

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(d)

All commercial exhibits and concessions privileges are at the sole discretion of Colorado State

Fair Authority Management. Under no circumstances will any advertising material be allowed to

be placed upon buildings, trees, or other places on the Fairgrounds, or otherwise distributed on

the Fairgrounds without prior approval of management.

3.2

Solicitation

All solicitations for either contributions or sales and any distributions of literature must be made from

within the confines of a rented booth. No roving vendor, solicitor, demonstrator, or distributor acting, from

either a profit or nonprofit organization or on his own behalf, will be permitted on the Fairgrounds.

3.3

Enforcement

(a)

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers are authorized to eject any violator.

for either contributions or sales and any distributions of literature must be made from

within the confines of a rented booth. No roving vendor, solicitor, demonstrator, or distributor acting, from

either a profit or nonprofit organization or on his own behalf, will be permitted on the Fairgrounds.

3.3

Enforcement

(a)

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers are authorized to eject any violator.

(b)

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers are authorized to inspect all exhibitors, vendors,

solicitors, or distributors at any time and to remove or cause to be removed any weapons or items

that are not permitted on the Fairgrounds pursuant to these rules, regulation, or state law or any

weapons or items that could adversely affect the health or safety of any Fair patron.

(c)

Refusal to submit to inspection is grounds for immediate ejection.

Article 4 – Alcohol

4.1

Consumption

(a)

A concession with a license to sell alcoholic beverages is responsible for age identification.

(b)

A concession with a license to sell alcoholic beverages is responsible for providing appropriate

security, when required pursuant to concessions contract, for the control and enforcement of

state laws and Authority policies relating to the sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

4.2

Intoxication

(a)

The alcoholic beverage contractor must refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any person who is

visibly intoxicated.

(b)

Persons on the Fairgrounds who are visibly intoxicated may be ejected and removed.

4.3

Enforcement

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers are authorized to eject and remove any violator of these rules

pertaining to alcohol from the Fairgrounds.

Article 5 – Weapons and dangerous objects

5.1

Prohibited

(a)

Weapons and dangerous objects are prohibited on the Fairgrounds.

(b)

This prohibition does not apply to:

Fairgrounds who are visibly intoxicated may be ejected and removed.

4.3

Enforcement

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers are authorized to eject and remove any violator of these rules

pertaining to alcohol from the Fairgrounds.

Article 5 – Weapons and dangerous objects

5.1

Prohibited

(a)

Weapons and dangerous objects are prohibited on the Fairgrounds.

(b)

This prohibition does not apply to:

(i)

A peace office as set forth § 16-2.5-101(2)(a), C.R.S.

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(ii)

Exhibitors of firearms or dangerous objects, who are authorized to exhibit such items on

the Fairgrounds.

(iii)

Persons who have been issued a permit, pursuant to § 18-12-201, et seq., C.R.S., to

carry a concealed handgun.

(iv)

Legal pocketknives that do not have a blade exceeding 3.5 inches in length.

5.2

Consent to Search

(a)

Any person entering the Fairgrounds is deemed to consent to a search of his person, personal

effects, or motor vehicle, at any time, for the purposes of determining the presence of any

weapons or dangerous objects.

(b)

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers or the Colorado State Fair Security detail will conduct

such searches in as minimally intrusive manner possible.

(c)

A search may include, but is not limited to, use of weapon-sensing devices, trained law

enforcement dogs, or hand searches.

(d)

Refusal to consent, or resistance to such a search, will be grounds for immediate ejection or

removal from the Fairgrounds.

(e)

Notice of this consent to search, and the prohibition on weapons and dangerous objects, must be

posted at all gates to the Fairgrounds.

5.3

Enforcement

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers shall confiscate any weapon or dangerous object or eject the

violator from the Fairgrounds.

Article 6 – Behavior on Fairgrounds

6.1

Camping

(a)

During the Fair

(i)

On-grounds camping is limited to pre-paid reserved camping spots only.

(ii)

No camping or overnight stays will be allowed in any parking lot or barn areas.

s to the Fairgrounds.

5.3

Enforcement

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers shall confiscate any weapon or dangerous object or eject the

violator from the Fairgrounds.

Article 6 – Behavior on Fairgrounds

6.1

Camping

(a)

During the Fair

(i)

On-grounds camping is limited to pre-paid reserved camping spots only.

(ii)

No camping or overnight stays will be allowed in any parking lot or barn areas.

(b)

Off-season camping may be available based on event guidelines.

6.2

Dogs

No dogs are allowed on the Fairgrounds other than those on a leash for direct competition or as service

animals.

6.3

Conduct

(a)

Persons at the Fairgrounds shall not conduct themselves in any disorderly manner, as more fully

set forth in § 18-9-106, et seq., C.R.S.

(b)

Persons on the Fairgrounds must conduct themselves in accordance with any policy approved

and adopted by the Authority.

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(c)

No person or group may bring upon or cause to bring upon the Fairgrounds bicycles, skates,

skateboards, unauthorized vehicles, unauthorized animals, controlled substances, alcoholic

beverages, glass containers, or any other object that may affect the safety and well-being of

persons attending events at the Fairgrounds.

6.4

Enforcement

(a)

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers must eject any person from the Fairgrounds for

violating Rule 6.3 for a term not less than the particular day involved, nor longer than one year

from the date of violation.

(b)

Any person who re-enters the Fairgrounds, after having been ejected, during the prohibited time,

whether having paid an admission fee or otherwise, does so without license or permission of the

Authority and is trespassing and may be prosecuted as such.

Article 7 – National Code of Show Ring Ethics (as adopted by the International Association of

Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) in 2008)

violation.

(b)

Any person who re-enters the Fairgrounds, after having been ejected, during the prohibited time,

whether having paid an admission fee or otherwise, does so without license or permission of the

Authority and is trespassing and may be prosecuted as such.

Article 7 – National Code of Show Ring Ethics (as adopted by the International Association of

Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) in 2008)

(a)

Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times comport themselves with honesty and

good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the

highest standards of honor and dignity in the advancement of agricultural education. This code

applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of

competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition

to the “IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock shows may have rules and

regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels.

(b)

All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more

than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and

positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners,

exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will

forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in

accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who

violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited

from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.

(c)

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:

ted from future exhibition in

accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who

violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited

from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.

(c)

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:

(i)

All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of

ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of

ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.

(ii)

Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide

animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock

show officials.

(iii)

Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or

livestock shows.

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(iv)

Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of

violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of

consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for

show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances

from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in a event which culminates

with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in

accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules.

Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal,

state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or

appearance at the event

a event which culminates

with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in

accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules.

Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal,

state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or

appearance at the event.

If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from

livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medications, this shall be prima

facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or

externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance

tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its

integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to

the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report

received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and

correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the

burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove

otherwise.

At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments

involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the

health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

e animal at the time the sample was taken, with the

burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove

otherwise.

At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments

involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the

health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

(d)

Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of

any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal's

performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications

of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for

surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting

the health of the animal, is prohibited.

(e)

The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause

swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are

prohibited.

(f)

Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other

exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is

prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management,

or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall

direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.

(g)

No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another

person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate

with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of

ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.

uct toward them.

(g)

No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another

person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate

with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of

ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.

(h)

The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal's condition

by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in

or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.

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(i)

The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or

absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for

violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or

livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal

is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock

show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the

International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any

special notices to members.

k show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal

is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock

show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the

International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any

special notices to members.

(j)

The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the

owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE

National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided

for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these

rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be

released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.

Article 8 – Premiums and Rules Governing Exhibits or Events

8.1

Premium Books

(a)

On or before June 1 of each year, the Authority shall establish and make available premium

books, which must provide the following information:

(i)

Kinds and classes of events or exhibits in each general category;

(ii)

Entry requirements for each event or exhibit;

(iii)

Conditions under which entries will be received, stalled, and cared for; fees; and

qualification and disqualification requirements;

(iv)

A premium schedule; and

(v)

Grounds for disqualification, appeal, and grievance procedures.

(b)

Premium books may also contain competition judges’ duties, responsibilities and decisions.

h general category;

(ii)

Entry requirements for each event or exhibit;

(iii)

Conditions under which entries will be received, stalled, and cared for; fees; and

qualification and disqualification requirements;

(iv)

A premium schedule; and

(v)

Grounds for disqualification, appeal, and grievance procedures.

(b)

Premium books may also contain competition judges’ duties, responsibilities and decisions.

(c)

When considering the kinds of classes, entry requirements, conditions under which entries must

be received, stalled and cared for, entry fees and qualification and disqualification requirements,

the Authority must consider experiences of the Colorado State Fair and Industrial Exposition in

previous years and the experiences of other state fairs, changes in the industry that make it

reasonable to adopt new provisions, available facilities, industry recommendations, changes in

other classes or events, available appropriations, and any other matter that may affect the event

or exhibit.

(d)

In the event of any declared emergency that would necessitate modification to the premium

books published on or before June 1, the board shall make any necessary modification to the

premium books on or before August 1 of that year.

8.2

Entry into Competition

(a)

No animal or exhibit will be entitled to a place on the grounds until proper entry has been made.

(b)

All entries must be made on official Colorado State Fair and Industrial Exposition forms or

through official Colorado State Fair online entry portal, properly filled out and accompanied by all

fees whenever required.

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(c)

Entry forms and instructions for making entries are available upon request and may be located at

www.coloradostatefair.com.

must be made on official Colorado State Fair and Industrial Exposition forms or

through official Colorado State Fair online entry portal, properly filled out and accompanied by all

fees whenever required.

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(c)

Entry forms and instructions for making entries are available upon request and may be located at

www.coloradostatefair.com.

(d)

The Colorado State Fair Management reserves the right to limit entries to facilities available and

cancel any division or class in which, in its judgment, the entries are insufficient to secure

adequate competition. Any return of entries under this rule will be done on a non-discriminatory

basis.

(e)

The Colorado State Fair Management reserves the right to vacate, as ineligible for competition,

and order the removal of any entry that has been entered in violation of these rules.

(f)

Every animal and exhibit must be entered and exhibited in the name of the bona fide owner.

8.3

Compliance with Local, State, and Federal Laws

(a)

In order to comply with the State of Colorado and the Internal Revenue Service, any prize winner

whose prize is valued at more than $600 must submit a properly and fully completed I.R.S. Form

W-9 with each competitive entry as specified in premium books.

(b)

Failure to submit a properly and fully completed I.R.S. Form W-9 may delay or possibly forfeit

payment of any premium monies won at the Fair.

(c)

All competitors must abide by any local state or federal law.

8.4

Premises Identification

(a)

All entrants for livestock exhibited in open, breed, or market competitions must provide a

premises identification number at the time of entry.

(i)

Equine events are not required to hold a premises identification number at any equine

event on the Fair’s grounds.

(b)

Premises identification forms and instructions for registering premises are available upon request

and may be located at www.coloradostatefair.com.

8.5

Livestock Exhibits or Events

reed, or market competitions must provide a

premises identification number at the time of entry.

(i)

Equine events are not required to hold a premises identification number at any equine

event on the Fair’s grounds.

(b)

Premises identification forms and instructions for registering premises are available upon request

and may be located at www.coloradostatefair.com.

8.5

Livestock Exhibits or Events

(a)

At the discretion of the Authority, premises identification may be required for any exhibit or event

that involves the introduction of livestock onto the Fairgrounds.

8.6

Enforcement

(a)

Colorado State Fair Public Safety Officers may eject and remove any violator of these rules

governing exhibits or events.

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Article 9 – Statements of Basis, Specific Statutory Authority and Purpose

9.1

August 14, 1997 – Effective September 30, 1997

The Statement of Basis, Specific Statutory Authority and Purpose for this rulemaking activity is no longer

in the Department’s files.

9.2

May 20, 1998 – Effective July 30, 1998

The Statement of Basis, Specific Statutory Authority and Purpose for this rulemaking activity is no longer

in the Department’s files.

9.3

May 30, 2008 – Effective July 30, 2008

Specific Statutory Authority:

The specific statutory authority of this rule is § 35-65-401(9)(j), C.R.S., which grants authority to the Board

of Commissioners of the Colorado State Fair Authority to adopt rules.

Purpose:

The purpose of these rules is to:

Article 1; Section 1.2, “Definitions”:

1.

Define “livestock” to parallel definitions used within other Colorado Department of

Agriculture divisions’ rules and within the Colorado Revised Statutes and to provide a

consistent definition that may be relied upon when the word is used in other portions of

the Board’s rules.

2.

Define “National Animal Identification System” as it relates to “Premises Identification.”

3.

Define “Premises Identification” to provide a consistent definition for later use within the

rules.

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ent of

Agriculture divisions’ rules and within the Colorado Revised Statutes and to provide a

consistent definition that may be relied upon when the word is used in other portions of

the Board’s rules.

2.

Define “National Animal Identification System” as it relates to “Premises Identification.”

3.

Define “Premises Identification” to provide a consistent definition for later use within the

rules.

4.

Define “service animal” to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

5.

Remove obsolete rules and material and to correct spelling or typographical errors.

6.

Clarify language and citations in Articles 2 and 5.

Article 3, “Exhibitors”:

7.

Provide greater protection to the exhibitors and their exhibits and to protect the public

from advertising that is not appropriate for the State Fairgrounds. The last changes are to

correct spelling and to clarify language.

Article 4, “Alcohol”:

8.

Reflect changes in State Fair rules regarding alcohol consumption outside selling

facilities after nine p.m., to address increased concerns about patrons over-consuming

and to make a spelling change.

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Article 6, “Behavior on Campgrounds”:

9.

Limit liability to the State Fair in the event of unauthorized camping and to protect

fairgoers from unauthorized or potentially dangerous dogs. Other changes are to clean

up language and citations.

Article 7, “Show Ring Ethics”:

10.

Incorporate the newest version of the National Code of Show Ring Ethics and removes

the language of the incorporated material from the rules.

Article 8, “Premiums and Rules Governing Exhibits or Events”:

11.

Make entry and competition requirements consistent for all exhibitors, to define the

process and method to be used for creation of the Premium Books, to require compliance

with all outside applicable laws and to articulate the requirements of premises

identification for events involving livestock.

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porated material from the rules.

Article 8, “Premiums and Rules Governing Exhibits or Events”:

11.

Make entry and competition requirements consistent for all exhibitors, to define the

process and method to be used for creation of the Premium Books, to require compliance

with all outside applicable laws and to articulate the requirements of premises

identification for events involving livestock.

12.

Establish a June 1 deadline by which the Board must make its premium books available

every year.

13.

Articulate what materials are to be put into the Premium Books and what the Board

should consider on a yearly basis when creating these Premium Books.

14.

Provides consistent rules for entry into the competitions at the Colorado State Fair,

identifies where entry forms may be located, and sets enforceable requirements for entry

into the competitions.

15.

Set forth the requirement for compliance with all local, state and federal laws.

16.

Articulate the requirements of premises identification for events involving livestock on the

Colorado State Fairgrounds.

Factual and Policy Issues:

The factual and policy issues encountered when developing these rules include:

The Board of Commissioners of the Colorado State Fair Authority’s (the Board) on-going desire to

produce a fair that adequately and appropriately showcases Colorado’s agricultural, horticultural,

industrial, mining, and tourist industries, as well as its recreational, educational and scientific and natural

resources led to many of the changes in these rules.

The amendments to Article 1.2, “Definitions,” reflect the Board’s desire to make updates to accommodate

changes. These changes include the most accurate definition of “livestock,” which definition is currently in

use by the Colorado Department of Agriculture in several of its statutes and rules

ecreational, educational and scientific and natural

resources led to many of the changes in these rules.

The amendments to Article 1.2, “Definitions,” reflect the Board’s desire to make updates to accommodate

changes. These changes include the most accurate definition of “livestock,” which definition is currently in

use by the Colorado Department of Agriculture in several of its statutes and rules. The Board also

recognized the need to provide definition to new terms and terminology that are beginning to affect

Colorado livestock and agriculture, specifically, “premises identification number” and “National Animal

Identification System.” Additionally, the Board had received comment that its definition of “service animal”

did not encompass the full range of service animals available that might need entry into the fair.

Throughout the rules, the Board identified minor changes in wording, grammar, spelling and citation that

needed to be updated. These are reflected in changes to Articles 1.2, 2.3, 4.3, 5.2 and 6.2.

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The amendments to Article 3.1 are to protect exhibits while on the grounds, requiring release forms and

no prior removal without consent. Additionally, the Board put into rule its policy requiring management

approval prior to posting any advertising materials on fairgrounds.

Article 4.1’s requirement that all alcohol served after 9:00 p.m. be consumed within the facility from which

it was purchased was obsolete and unenforced. The Board found that the policy of preventing alcohol

served after 9:00 p.m. to be consumed anywhere other than within the establishment that had sold the

beer did nothing to provide any greater protection to fair-goers, stifled business sales across the grounds

and deterred attendance after 9:00 p.m. Therefore, the Board struck this portion of the rules.

The addition to Article 6.1 gives the no-camping policy the full force and effect of law

alcohol

served after 9:00 p.m. to be consumed anywhere other than within the establishment that had sold the

beer did nothing to provide any greater protection to fair-goers, stifled business sales across the grounds

and deterred attendance after 9:00 p.m. Therefore, the Board struck this portion of the rules.

The addition to Article 6.1 gives the no-camping policy the full force and effect of law. Because camping

or sleeping overnight on the grounds has posed a problem for fair management in the past, the Board

decided to make camping on the fairgrounds an offense that could lead to ejection.

The changes to Article 7 are designed to limit the number of pages required for the rule. The Board opted

to remove the text of the IAFE’s National Code of Show Ring Ethics. Because this code had not been

incorporated since 1997, the Board also incorporated the most recent version of the ethics.

Article 8 incorporates the creation of the Fair’s Premium Books into State Fair Authority’s rules. The

Premium Books dictate methods of entry, rules of competition, premium schedules and all other facts

relevant to competition on the grounds, whether that competition be related to livestock, fine arts or any

other area. The Board recognized the need to vest these books with the force and effect of law in the

event that any competition rule be challenged.

In addition, Article 8 sets out formal requirements for entry into competition. Again, the Board recognized

the need to create formal requirements for entry that had the force and effect of law in the event that any

requirement be challenged by any competitor.

The Board understands the need to employ the most advanced methods of disease prevention and

traceback in order to provide the highest level of protection to Colorado’s livestock industry

nts for entry into competition. Again, the Board recognized

the need to create formal requirements for entry that had the force and effect of law in the event that any

requirement be challenged by any competitor.

The Board understands the need to employ the most advanced methods of disease prevention and

traceback in order to provide the highest level of protection to Colorado’s livestock industry. Over the past

few years, the Board has received comment from individuals in the packing industry, concerned lobbyists

for a variety of livestock organizations, and the public itself regarding the need for mandatory premises

identification on the State Fairgrounds. Since the 2007 Colorado State Fair, the Board has considered

methods of implementing premises identification in a consistent and fair manner as it relates to anyone

who brings livestock onto the fairgrounds. Article 8.4 provides this consistent approach as to anyone

bringing livestock onto the grounds for competition and vests this rule, as with others proposed for

adoption, with the force and effect of law.

9.4

Adopted May 27, 2020 – Effective July 30, 2020

Specific Statutory Authority

The specific statutory authority for this rule-making is at section 35-65-401(9)(j), C.R.S., which provides

authority to the Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners to “adopt rules.”

Purpose of the Rulemaking

The Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) proposed these rule

amendments as part of its regulatory review process and to amend the rules in the following ways.

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authority to the Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners to “adopt rules.”

Purpose of the Rulemaking

The Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) proposed these rule

amendments as part of its regulatory review process and to amend the rules in the following ways.

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In the “Definitions” section, the Board amended the definitions of “camping,” “Colorado State

Fairgrounds,” “service animal,” and “weapon or dangerous object” to provide clarity to these terms. The

Board split apart the definitions of “concession” and “carnival” to identify that concessionaires and the

carnival are separate activities. The Board modified the definition of “PIN” to comport with the definition in

federal law, which has changed since the last rule amendments, and the Board removed the definition of

“National Animal Identification System (NAIS)” because that system has, since the last rule amendments,

been discontinued on the federal level. The Board updated the definition of “service animal” to match the

definition in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Throughout the rule, the Board harmonized the use of “shall” and “must,” removed references to the

district attorney’s authority relative to fair-time activities because such reference is unnecessary, and the

Board modified the use of the terms “Authority,” “Board,” “Manager,” and “Fairgrounds” to be consistent

with nomenclature and to identify more clearly the source of any authority exercised on the grounds.

With regard to alcohol consumption and concessions in Article 4, the Board separated the duties of

concessions relative to alcohol sales to identify that a concession always has an obligation to verify the

age of a purchaser of alcoholic beverages and that a concession has an obligation, during non-fair-time

activities, to provide appropriate security when the concession is selling alcohol

rounds.

With regard to alcohol consumption and concessions in Article 4, the Board separated the duties of

concessions relative to alcohol sales to identify that a concession always has an obligation to verify the

age of a purchaser of alcoholic beverages and that a concession has an obligation, during non-fair-time

activities, to provide appropriate security when the concession is selling alcohol.

The Board removed Article 7 and included the addition of show ring ethics into premium books to provide

greater flexibility to the Board to consider show-ring ethics annually as part of its premium book

publication.

The Board changed the prohibition on weapons to exclude from the prohibition any person who has a

lawful permit to carry a handgun to comply with the language in section 18-12-201, C.R.S., et seq., and to

exclude pocketknives with blades not exceeding 3.5 inches to make the rule consistent with state law.

As to additions to the rule, the Board added Article 6.3(b) to ensure that the Board’s on-grounds policies

regarding behavior and conduct could be enforced against violators as a violation of policy and Board

rule. The Board also added Article 8.1(a)(iv) to direct that the annual premium books must include

grounds for competitor disqualification along with appeal and grievance procedures to ensure fair and

consistent competitions during the annual Fair and Exposition. The Board added Article 8.1(d) that in the

event of a declared emergency the Board shall make necessary modifications to published premium

books on or before August 1. Finally, the Board added into Article 8.2(b) that entrants may enter the

annual event through the Fair’s on-line entry portal to ease and expedite entry

ensure fair and

consistent competitions during the annual Fair and Exposition. The Board added Article 8.1(d) that in the

event of a declared emergency the Board shall make necessary modifications to published premium

books on or before August 1. Finally, the Board added into Article 8.2(b) that entrants may enter the

annual event through the Fair’s on-line entry portal to ease and expedite entry.

9.5

Adopted November 18, 2020 – Effective January 15, 2021

Specific Statutory Authority

The specific statutory authority for this rule-making is at section 35-65-401(9)(j), C.R.S., which provides

authority to the Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners to “adopt rules.”

Purpose of the Rulemaking

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions National Code of Show Ring Ethics is being added

in Article 7 of these rules. The Board decided to add the show ring ethics as a part of the rules because

the text is not to voluminous. In addition, the digital location of this document is located behind the IAFE

firewall so it is not feasible to incorporate it by reference. Article 8.1 is being amended to remove the

requirement for show ring ethics to be included as a part of premium books.

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9.6

Adopted July 24, 2024 – Effective December 31, 2024

Specific Statutory Authority

The specific statutory authority for this rulemaking is at section 35-65-401(9)(j), C.R.S., which provides

authority to the Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners to “adopt rules.”

Purpose of the Rulemaking.

The Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) proposed these rule

amendments as part of its regulatory review process and to amend the rules in the following ways.

In Article 1, Definitions, the Board modified the definition of “livestock” to include a statutory citation that is

in many of the Department of Agriculture’s other definitions of the term

ose of the Rulemaking.

The Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) proposed these rule

amendments as part of its regulatory review process and to amend the rules in the following ways.

In Article 1, Definitions, the Board modified the definition of “livestock” to include a statutory citation that is

in many of the Department of Agriculture’s other definitions of the term.

In Article 3, Exhibitors, the Board added terms to clarify that Article 3 applies to commercial exhibitors and

to concessionaires. With the change to the title of the article, the Board made additional, harmonizing

changes to the text of Article 3’s provisions. Further, in Article 3, the Board removed the requirement that

exhibitors may not remove their exhibits without a release from the department of the exhibit to

accommodate that each department has a different process for how and when exhibitors may remove

their exhibits.

In Article 5, the Board updated statutory citations related to peace officers and modified that those

persons entering the Authority’s grounds are subject to search by weapon-sensing, not metal-sensing,

devices, as these devices are designed to identify potential weapons, not all metal on a person entering.

The Board further updated a statutory citation in Rule 6.3(a) and applied formatting and numbering

changes to Article 7.