Legal
Requirements
Because
simple events planning organizers a host of events, having knowledge on how to
organize many events is critical. Planning and executing events such as fetes
is no exception to that. These events however comes with legal requirements. These
requirements are quite critical as a promoter can land themselves into a lot of
trouble if these requirements are ignored.
Theatre and Dance Hall License
Promoters/
organizers of such large sale events must apply for a theatre and dance hall license.
Some of these events draw as much as 15,000 persons therefore this is of
paramount importance. Further to this, there is an act (21:03) which mandates
promoters must apply for a license for places of entertainment.
Liquor License
This
license falls under 84:10, section 44 which clearly states an occasional
license must be applied for which includes the approval of the office in charge
of the police division. These licenses must be applied for in the magistrate court;
licensing committee. There are also fees attached for applying for a license.
Noise Variation Certificate
The
E.M.A which stands for the environmental management authority and noise
pollution rules sets limits and permissible levels of noise for an event. An
organizer therefore must apply for such a license and adhere to the rules of
the E.M.A as they have the authority to stop an event because of the noise
levels.
Copyright
Music License
If
there is live entertainment (live bands and artiste), playing music by disc
jockeys (dj’s) and or performances of music by any other means and pay the
requisite license fees/royalties to the relevant licensing body/collective
management organization, the organizers must apply for a copyright music
license.
Public Health
Organizers
must adhere to the requirements set out by the public health act. There are
requirements which guides the occasional license for handling, storage, transportation
and disposal of food to an event. To ensure these requirements are followed,
applying for this license must be done by organizers.
Fire Service Act
This
act which is 35:50, makes provision for the chief fire officer to make available
the services of an officer upon prove of receipt of an application and payment
of fees for the prevention of damage to property and life by fire or other
hazards; fire related or not.
Question: Do you think there are hazards at carnival fetes?
Yes there are many hazards at carnival fetes,
ReplyDeleteIndeed there are many hazards at fetes. Hence at fetes, fire officers are present before to inspect and ensure it is safe enough. If it isn't, they have the authority to cancel or delay things things are safe enough.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting information! I think many people are not aware of these pre-requisites.
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