80 IAC 11 — ARTICLE 11. GENERAL OPERATIONS

TITLE 80 STATE FAIR COMMISSION

ARTICLE 11. GENERAL OPERATIONS

Rule 1

80 IAC 11-1-1 80 IAC 11-1-1 Traffic and parking control

Rule 1. Traffic and Parking Control

80 IAC 11-1-1 Traffic and parking control

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 1. The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures for the handling of vehicular traffic entering, leaving, and parking on the fairgrounds.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-1-1; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-1-2 80 IAC 11-1-2 Speed limit

80 IAC 11-1-2 Speed limit

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 2. The speed limit on any:

(1) road;

(2) lot;

(3) alley; or

(4) other way;

on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the state fair commission that may be used by vehicular conveyance is twenty (20) miles per hour. Local city, county, and state police agencies have the right and full abilities to enforce the speed limit on the grounds.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-1-2; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-1-3 80 IAC 11-1-3 Restricted parking areas

80 IAC 11-1-3 Restricted parking areas

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 3. (a) Areas, such as:

(1) restricted areas;

(2) temporary restricted parking areas;

(3) designated no parking zones and parking for persons with disabilities; or

(4) unloading zones;

will be clearly marked with either signage, paint, traffic cones, barricades, personnel, or any combination thereof to clearly indicate that the area is not intended as a parking area or facility. The security or parking services department has the responsibility to ensure that when vehicles are parked in a restricted parking zone, they may be towed out of the restricted area with or without notice to the owner or operator.

(b) Every reasonable attempt will be made to locate the owner or operator of a vehicle that is parked in a restricted parking area unless said vehicle poses a threat to public safety, in which case such vehicle will be removed immediately. If, however, after a reasonable period of time the owner or operator cannot be located or fails to move the vehicle, the parking services department will take the necessary steps to remove such vehicle at the owner's expense.

(c) Vehicles may unload product, equipment, and other materials at a building but then must move immediately to a designated parking lot after unloading.

(d) The parking or security department reserves the right to determine which designated parking lot or lots may be used by vehicles described under subsection (c).

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-1-3; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-1-4 80 IAC 11-1-4 Parking for persons with disabilities; loading or unloading areas

80 IAC 11-1-4 Parking for persons with disabilities; loading or unloading areas

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 4. There are restricted areas designated for parking or loading or unloading for persons with disabilities. The areas will be clearly and visibly marked with appropriate signage indicating the areas are restricted to such usage. Vehicles that are parked in a restricted area must display an authorized license plate or state issued window sticker or hang tag that is visible and that clearly indicates that the vehicle is authorized to use areas designated for parking or loading or unloading for persons with disabilities. Any vehicle not displaying a license plate, window sticker, or hang tag will not be allowed to use that area.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-1-4; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-1-5 80 IAC 11-1-5 Signage

80 IAC 11-1-5 Signage

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 5. Signage will be displayed at parking zones for persons with disabilities. Such signage shall display the universal symbol of persons with disabilities or wording, or both, indicating that the respective parking space is reserved for persons with disabilities.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-1-5; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-1-6 80 IAC 11-1-6 Enforcement

80 IAC 11-1-6 Enforcement

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 6. (a) Security and parking services departments will enforce the provisions of this rule. The supervisor of the security or parking services department may also contact the nearest city, county, or state police department for assistance.

(b) The city, county, or state police department have overall jurisdiction and authority to intercede on behalf of the state fair commission in the enforcement of this rule if requested by the commission.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-1-6; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-1-7 80 IAC 11-1-7 Expenses for enforcement

80 IAC 11-1-7 Expenses for enforcement

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 7. (a) The owner or operator of a vehicle shall be responsible for any and all costs associated with the enforcement of this rule, including, but not limited to, the cost of towing.

(b) No vehicle will be released to the owner or operator until such time as all costs to move the vehicle have been fully paid.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-1-7; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

Rule 2

80 IAC 11-2-1 80 IAC 11-2-1 Policy

Rule 2. Items Prohibited on the Indiana State Fairgrounds

80 IAC 11-2-1 Policy

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2; IC 15-13-7

Sec. 1. (a) The purpose of this rule is to enhance the security of and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all persons and animals at the fairgrounds.

(b) Unless otherwise specifically set forth in this rule or other applicable statute, this rule applies at all times to all visitors, guests, invitees, vendors, concessionaires, purveyors, exhibitors, commission employees, contractors, and agents.

(c) Exceptions to this rule may be made on a case-by-case basis with the advance written approval of the chief operating officer for the commission, who shall maintain a file of all such approvals.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-2-1; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-2-2 80 IAC 11-2-2 Deadly weapons prohibited

80 IAC 11-2-2 Deadly weapons prohibited

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2; IC 15-13-7

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer or to a person who has been employed or authorized by the commission to provide security protection and services.

(b) No person in possession of a deadly weapon shall be permitted onto or be permitted to remain on the fairgrounds, unless that person can demonstrate that the deadly weapon is intended for sale or trade at an event that is taking place on the fairgrounds.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (a), any deadly weapon found in the possession of a person while on the fairgrounds is subject to immediate confiscation by persons authorized under section 3 of this rule.

(d) Any person properly licensed to carry a firearm must secure the firearm in a locked compartment of his or her vehicle, and it shall not be visible to passersby.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-2-2; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-2-3 80 IAC 11-2-3 Enforcement

80 IAC 11-2-3 Enforcement

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2; IC 15-13-7

Sec. 3. The following persons may enforce this rule:

(1) Persons authorized by the executive director to provide security protection and services.

(2) City, county, and state police agencies, as requested by the commission.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-2-3; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

80 IAC 11-2-4 80 IAC 11-2-4 Unauthorized animals prohibited

80 IAC 11-2-4 Unauthorized animals prohibited

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2; IC 15-13-7

Sec. 4. (a) The only animals permitted on the fairgrounds are the following:

(1) Animals registered, boarded, or entered for, or that will be registered, boarded, or entered for, exhibition, show, or other competition.

(2) Animals that will be used in a scheduled performance or to perform on the fairgrounds.

(3) Law enforcement animals.

(4) Service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(b) No person in possession of or having control over an unauthorized animal shall be permitted onto or be permitted to remain on the fairgrounds.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-2-4; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

Rule 3

80 IAC 11-3-1 80 IAC 11-3-1 Sampling and solicitations occurring on the fairgrounds

Rule 3. Sampling and Solicitations

80 IAC 11-3-1 Sampling and solicitations occurring on the fairgrounds

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2

Sec. 1. (a) All solicitation, distribution, and sampling of any nature shall take place within the confines of a rented space (building, venue, or booth). No solicitation, distribution, or sampling shall take place anywhere on the fairgrounds except from the confines of a space previously rented from the commission or any of its authorized tenants, lessors, or promoters of events contracted with the commission.

(b) Any tenant, lessor, or promoter of events in which a contract for the use of such facilities owned and operated by the commission is in full force and effect is responsible for the enforcement of the policy in subsection (a) during such term as may be specified in the contract for rental of the facilities in which such activities are being or proposed to be held.

(c) Violation of the policy as stated in subsection (a) by exhibitors, vendors, or any other visitors or users of the fairgrounds will be sufficient grounds for immediate removal from the fairgrounds.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-3-1; filed Nov 7, 2016, 3:46 p.m.: 20161207-IR-080160210FRA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2022, 10:12 a.m.: 20221214-IR-080220291RFA)

Rule 4

80 IAC 11-4-1 80 IAC 11-4-1 Additional prohibited activities

Rule 4. Prohibited Activities and Enforcement

80 IAC 11-4-1 Additional prohibited activities

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 15-13-2; IC 35-45-1; IC 35-45-4

Sec. 1. In addition to the activities regulated at 80 IAC 11-2 and 80 IAC 11-3, the following are prohibited at the fairgrounds:

(1) Theft or malicious damage to property.

(2) Unauthorized entry, use, or occupancy of any facility.

(3) Indecent acts as defined by IC 35-45-4.

(4) Offenses against public order as defined by IC 35-45-1.

(5) Any other conduct that violates a federal or state law or a municipal ordinance.

(6) Possession of a deadly weapon in violation of 80 IAC 11-2-2.

(7) Possession or control over an unauthorized animal prohibited by 80 IAC 11-2-4.

(8) Use of any motorized or nonmotorized personal mobility device designed to transport one (1) person. The following are not subject to this prohibition:

(A) Motorized or manually propelled wheelchairs as covered by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

(B) Other power-driven mobility devices as covered by Title II of the ADA.

(C) Electrical personal assistive mobility devices (Segways).

(D) Golf carts with commission issued permits during the annual Indiana state fair.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-4-1; filed Aug 15, 2019, 1:36 p.m.: 20190911-IR-080190169FRA; readopt filed Aug 14, 2025, 12:13 p.m.: 20250903-IR-080240624RFA)

80 IAC 11-4-2 80 IAC 11-4-2 Ejection from fairgrounds

80 IAC 11-4-2 Ejection from fairgrounds

Authority: IC 15-13-2-9

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 15-13-2; IC 35-43-2-2

Sec. 2. (a) A commission employee or another authorized representative may require a person to leave the fairgrounds, or may otherwise restrict a person's use of the fairgrounds, for a violation of section 1 of this rule.

(b) An ejection or restriction imposed under subsection (a) is effective immediately and applies for twenty-four (24) hours unless the commission employee or other authorized representative specifies a shorter duration.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a commission employee or another authorized representative may designate in writing that the ejection or restriction shall remain in effect for not more than one (1) year. The length of ejection shall be at the discretion of the commission employee or another authorized representative. An ejection or restriction under this subsection is subject to administrative review by the commission under IC 4-21.5.

(d) Any person violating the ejection imposed under this section shall be deemed a trespasser, as defined in IC 35-43-2-2, and subject to criminal prosecution.

(State Fair Commission; 80 IAC 11-4-2; filed Aug 15, 2019, 1:36 p.m.: 20190911-IR-080190169FRA; readopt filed Aug 14, 2025, 12:13 p.m.: 20250903-IR-080240624RFA)