Addendum to the Bylaws of the Village of LeRoy Farmers’ Market

To allow for establishing a flea market, to be held along with our regular market, to help stimulate business at the market and promote the local economy.

Note: Sections One and Eight of the above by-laws pertain only to the committee that runs the market. Sections Five, Six, and Seven are for our regular vendors only. In section Four, “vendors”, also includes flea market vendors.

The flea market will be held on the third Sat. of each month and on the fifth Saturday of the month where a fifth Saturday occurs.

The Market Master will arrive a minimum of one hour (60 minutes) prior to the opening of the Market.

Flea Market Vendor Rules

1. For the benefit of everyone involved with the Market, vendors are required to abide by certain rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the suspension or permanent revocation of a vendor’s right to participate in the Market.

2. Vendors must sign the Vendors’ Rules and Hold Harmless Agreement prior to being allowed to sell. This may be done on the vendors first visit, or in advance.

3. Specific rules for vendors:

3.1. Vendors must take away all trash and leave their area clean.

3.2. Vendors must be set-up a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes before the market opens and must leave promptly once it closes.

3.3. Vendors must remain for the full four (4) hours unless totally sold out or have extenuating circumstances, and then may not leave without first notifying the Market Master.

3.4. Vendors must supply their own equipment, i.e. chairs, tables, signs, etc.

3.5. Displays must not block the view of nearby spaces.

3.6. Vendors are responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal laws.

3.7. Vendors are responsible for their own sales tax and any permits required by local, state, and federal governments.

3.8. The vendor’s fee is $7.00 per day for each space.

3.9. Two vendors may not share a stand.

3.10. Vendors must clearly post prices and use a legal scale.

3.11. More than one vendor can carry the same product.

3.12. Smoking, alcohol, and pets are not allowed.

4. In rare instances a new vendor may be disallowed from selling at the Market. Reasons to disallow a new vendor include, but are not limited to; insufficient space or customers, excess supply of similar products, or a failure to meet criteria set forth in these by-laws. When possible the decision to disallow a new vendor will be made by the committee; however, the Market Master will make this decision if the new vendor arrives on Market day. The Market Master should inform a committee co-chair of any decisions involving vendors not being allowed to sell at the Market.

5. Sales of food is not allowed.

6. Complaints may be made to the Market Master verbally or in writing and the Market Master will respond verbally or in writing as seems appropriate for the situation. It is expected that common courtesy will always prevail. If there are a number of violations or one of a very serious nature, the offender may be asked to make restitution, leave the market, or both.