New Mexico Administrative Code

New Mexico State Fair Commission.

If the respondent mails a request for hearing as required by this section, the commission shall set a hearing date no later than thirty days after receipt of the timely request for hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be served on the respondent not less than seven working days p…

Hearings held under these provisions shall be conducted at the New Mexico state fair offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or at the election of the hearing officers, in any county in which the act(s) complained of occurred. The respondent and the hearing officers may agree to hold…

All hearings shall be conducted by three New Mexico state fair commissioners designated by the board of commissioners as follows: A. the chairman of the executive committee or his or her designee; B. the chairman of the agricultural committee or his or her designee; C. one member…

A. The respondent shall have access to the New Mexico state fair's file concerning the alleged violations for inspection and copying, except those portions made confidential or privileged as a matter of law. Access may be had during normal business hours at the New Mexico state f…

The hearing officers may, in their discretion, postpone or continue a hearing for good cause shown. Notice of any postponement or continuance shall be given in person, by telephone, or by mail to all parties within a reasonable time in advance of the original hearing date.

A. All hearings shall be open to the public, unless a closed hearing is requested and the hearing officers find good cause for a closed hearing. B. The hearing officers shall have all powers necessary to conduct a hearing and to take all necessary action to avoid delay, maintain …

A. All decisions shall be rendered by a quorum of the commission no more than sixty days after completion of preparation of the record, or upon receiving the hearing officers' report, whichever is later. B. After a decision has been rendered, the respondent may choose to request …

A. A member of the commission may participate in a meeting of the commission by means of a conference telephone or other similar communications with the provisions enumerated herein. 10-15-1 NMSA 1978. B. This rule shall only apply when it is otherwise extremely difficult or impo…

A. No person shall enter the New Mexico state fairgrounds bearing or otherwise possessing any alcoholic beverage. Alcohol shall be permitted for consumption only in authorized locations. B. This regulation shall not apply to those suppliers of the New Mexico state fair concession…

A. No person shall enter the New Mexico state fairgrounds bearing or otherwise possessing any deadly weapon, whether concealed or not. Any person found to be in violation of this regulation shall be immediately removed from the premises by a duly licensed law enforcement officer.…

A. Exhibitors and general public. B. Members of the commission.

The commission delegates to the general manager authority to annually publish a New Mexico state fair premium book, which contains rules that govern certain events and exhibits at the New Mexico state fair. The publication may be either printed or posted electronically on the int…

The New Mexico state fair, the commission, the general manager, the New Mexico state fair employees and the state of New Mexico assume no liability for personal injury or loss or damage to any property of concessionaires, exhibitors or the general public due to fire, theft, torna…

A. Subsection B of 16.6.4 NMSA 1978. B. 10.15.1 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 30, 2004 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

A. The objective of 4.3.1 NMAC is to inform the exhibitors, concessionaires and general public of rules, guidelines and disciplinary actions, if applicable, of the New Mexico state fair. B. The objective of 4.3.1.16 NMAC is to provide a means by which the members of the New Mexic…

A. "Commission" means the regulating body of the New Mexico state fair that shall prepare, adopt, publish, and enforce all necessary rules for the management of the state fair. B. "Concessionaire" means a person who sells products or services on location, accepts orders, or sets …

When the commission contemplates taking action against an exhibitor at the fair, including but not limited to: revoking a prize, honor, or cash award; barring participation in an event; or preventing an exhibitor from participating in future events, for alleged violation(s) of th…

Any notice or decision may be served either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the respondent's last known address. If the notice or decision is served personally, service shall be made in the same manner as is provided for service by the rules…

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The commission delegates to the general manager and concessions department the authority to set standards for buildings and booths at the New Mexico state fair. Application of these standards include, but are not limited to, the following: alterations, additions and improvements,…

The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to set fire and safety standards in addition to those standards required by New Mexico state law. Application of these standards include, but are not limited to, the following: restrictions on the use of open-flame dev…

The commission delegates to the general manager and the concessions department the authority to set regulations concerning the inspection of concessions and exhibit booths, as well as regulations pertaining to permits that are required by New Mexico state law. Inspections by stat…

The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to set regulations concerning the use, requirements and sale of credentials.

The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to set regulations concerning advertising by exhibitors and concessionaires.

The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to set regulations concerning drawings and prizes held or given away by an exhibitor or concessionaire. These regulations include, but are not limited to, the following: give-away offers, free registrations and prohibi…

The New Mexico state fair and the state of New Mexico assume no liability for personal injury or loss or damage to any property of the concessionaire or exhibitor or their patrons due to fire, theft, tornado, weather conditions, force majeure, negligent or intentional acts of a t…

The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to set regulations concerning the financial reporting by food vendors and exhibitors to the New Mexico state fair.

The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to issue notice of violation for infractions of policies set forth in the concessions and exhibits guidelines and procedures manual, as well as rules set forth in 4.3.10 NMAC. The concessionaire or exhibitor shall corr…

If a concessionaire or exhibitor is asked to prematurely leave the New Mexico state fair premises, he/she will be entitled to a pro rata refund for the balance of the contract.

Concessionaires and commercial exhibitors at the New Mexico state fair.

Representatives of appropriate New Mexico state agencies shall be allowed access to all areas on the fairgrounds for monitoring and regulations compliance purposes. These agencies include, but are not limited to, the following: A. New Mexico environment department; B. New Mexico …

Subsection B of 16.6.4. NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 30, 2004, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective is to establish and provide guidelines for concessionaires and commercial exhibitors at the New Mexico state fair.

A. "Commission" means the regulating body of the New Mexico state fair that shall prepare, adopt, publish, and enforce all necessary rules for the management of the New Mexico state fair. B. "Concessionaire" means a person who sells products or services on location, accepts order…

A. The commission delegates to the general manager of the New Mexico state fair, particularly the concessions department, the authority to publish an annual concessions and exhibits guidelines and procedures manual. B. All concessions and exhibits must comply with terms as set fo…

The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to set the dates and hours of operation of the New Mexico state fair including, but not limited to, canceling and rescheduling. The general manager and the commission shall not be liable for any losses due to change in…

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Vendors and members of the general public who attend the New Mexico state fair open air market.

Subsection B of 16.6.4, NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

March 13, 1992, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To provide rules and guidelines for vendors and members of the general public who participate in and attend the New Mexico state fair open air market.

A. "Commission" means the regulating body of the New Mexico state fair that shall prepare, adopt, publish, and enforce all necessary rules for the management of the state fair. B. "General Manager" means the general manager of the New Mexico state fair, or his/her designee.

A. The commission delegates to the general manager the authority to establish regulations, rates and conditions concerning the operation of the state fair open air market, herein described as "market" as necessary for the smooth, efficient operation of the market. B. The general …

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