LYONS FARMERS’ MARKET RULES

1.     The purpose of this market is to provide an opportunity for local farmers and craft people to share their products with the community.

2.   Vendors who participated in last year’s market may request their same spot for        this year.

3.   Vendors should be in place by 7:00am.  If vendor is not there by 7:15, the spot       may be forfeited for that day.

4.      General public sales will start at 7:30 am.  

5.      Goods offered for sale are expected to be of highest quality.  If, in the opinion of the Market   Manager and the Lyons Chamber of Commerce, a vendor offers inferior quality items, he/she may be asked to leave.

6.      At least 75% of produce sold at this market must be grown by vendor.  All items available for sale must be grown and produced in New York state.  Products not home-grown must be properly labeled as such.  Growers will be subject to farm inspection.

7.      All crafts and homemade foods offered for sale must have been produced by the vendor.  No flea market items will be allowed except on special event days.

8.   If a vendor fails to comply with rules 6 or 7, he/she will be asked to remove          inappropriate  products.  If a second violation occurs, the vendor must remove        the items in question and    will receive a written warning from the Chamber of        Commerce.  If a third violation occurs or the vendor refuses to remove the         products when asked to do so, the vendor will be required to meet with a           Grievance Committee, which may result in forfeiture of market privileges.

9.   Vendors are expected to leave their space in a clean condition, free of refuse.

10.  Vendors should inform the Market Manager if they will not be at the next Market day.  If a vendor is absent without notification for two weeks, the spot may be given to someone else.

11.  Vendors are expected to adhere to all state tax collection laws and are solely responsible for any tax collection.  Vendors selling nursery and greenhouse crops must display a valid New York State Nursery license.

12.  Any questions or suggestions should be directed to the Market Manager.  He/she will pass these issues on to the Board of Directors of the Lyons Chamber of Commerce for their review.

13.  Vendors who are not enrolled in the NYS WIC program cannot accept WIC coupons for their produce.  Information on the WIC program can be obtained from the Market Manager.

14.  Any vendor who does not comply with these rules or those of the WIC program may be asked to leave the market.

Your cooperation in helping to maintain our market’s success is appreciated.

Vendor_______________________________                Date _____________