- a. If the item is of a post 1840 design and materials it should be discreetly offered for sale via signage but not openly displayed.
2. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms and knives of a post 1840 design, Plastic and nylon items, iridescent, fluorescent feathers, ball caps, t-shirts, ceramic figurines, or any figurine that depicts unicorns, medieval, far east etc. subjects, novelty mugs, lamps, wind chimes, crystal balls, dyed rabbit feet and key chains of any kind, stainless steel and aluminum items (except where a reasonable replacement for health and safety cannot be found), plastic, fiberglass etc. knife handles, bows, gunstocks, buttons, dream catchers, mandalas, etc. and all other questionable swap meet type items are prohibited. Any illegal good or substance according to federal, state and local law is prohibited.
3. Tapes, CD’s, and videos that are packaged in plastic etc or modern glossy four color prints should be covered at all times.
4. Maps, books, and original paintings on canvas may be sold if they are relevant to the pre-1840 fur trade. One item may be out uncovered if the rest are shrink-wrapped.
5. Contemporary artwork and artistic depictions of Native American and Mountain Man subjects should be of the period, on canvas. No depictions of mountain men, Indians etc. with fluorescent, chrome, or iridescent paint should be sold or displayed.
6. Jewelry should be documented to the period, or not offered for sale. Typically, turquoise jewelry and pipe bone chokers are not considered Period….it goes without saying that plastic beads and fluorescent feathers should also not be offered for sale. No silver and turquoise mixed jewelry.
7. Packaging, price marking and advertising should be made of pre-1840 materials. No plastic, Styrofoam, cellophane etc is allowed to be displayed. Stock items stored in modern packaging must be kept out of sight or covered at all times (blankets, books and patterns in plastic cases.)
8. Toys: tin flutes, wooden guns, wooden swords, knives and toy tomahawks, may be sold but not in plastic packaging or contain plastic parts. Pop guns are not acceptable.
9. Furs, hides, claws, and animal parts are to be sold in compliance with all state, federal and local ordinances. It is the responsibility of the trader to contact the appropriate agencies, usually a given state’s Fish and Wildlife or Conservation Department. No plastic or polymer (artificial) dental material, claws, or bones.
10. Food Vendors are prohibited from using modern packaging including paper plates, plastic cups, spoons etc. Reasonable concessions can be made for the benefit of the Rendezvous and to promote the health and safety of the participants but food vendors must make every attempt to limit modern materials for serving where at all possible and practical.
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a. Absolutely no beverages are to be sold in aluminum cans, plastic bottles etc. (Camp rules prohibit the consumption of beverages in aluminum cans and plastic bottles also.) Beer drinkers are encouraged to get a period-correct cup!!
b. No pre-wrapped food ( candy bars, potato chips)
c. Keep food as authentic as possible.
d. Fire Extinguishers are required for food vendors.
e. Food Vendors must supply their own trash containers and are responsible for the sanitary condition of their dining area.
f. Food Vendors are responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal ordinance relating to the preparation and sale of food to the public.
g. Strongly suggest food vendors to have rendezvousers bring their own plates, utensils and cups.
12. A trader is defined as anyone who is offering goods for sale or trade in the Rendezvous. Anyone offering goods for sale in the parking lot will be defined as a trespasser and asked to leave.
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a. For blanket traders, a trade blanket or hide is limited to 72” x110” (4-point blanket) of space to sell goods. Said goods shall not be “re-stocked” once sold. If you want to sell goods as a commercial venture, gods bless, but please pay the required trader fee.
13. Any trader not in compliance with the rules, especially after having been issued two warnings will be told to shutdown or leave the Rendezvous.
A. The Trade Representative will notify and explain the nature of the problem and request compliance with the Trade Rules and Regulations and explain the consequences of non-compliance.
B. If the Trader disagrees with the Trade Representative, they will remove said item(s) and will contact the Trade Chief with their reasons for disagreement. All decisions of the Trade Chief are final.
C. If, after the above steps, the Trader is still in non-compliance and the Trader refuses to comply with the Trade Rules and Regulations, he/she/ they will be asked to remove all Trade items for the duration of the event. If the Trader still refuses to comply the Booshway will be contacted for further actions and the Trader will be asked to leave the event.
D. TAXES: PROCUREMENT OF ALL FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, AND TOWNSHIP BUSINESS LICENSES AND OR THE COLLECTION OF CONSUMER SALES TAX IN THE STATE WHERE THE EVENT IS HELD, IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TRADER
E. Any further questions should be directed to the event Trade Chief.
This trade policy ratified on 1/13/07.
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