slapmonkay
Campaign Veteran
I know some of you may wish I did not use WAC as the example in this scenario but they are the only ones I currently have a Snohomish County License of Use agreement for. Even though this is summarized using WAC as an example, I feel I am adding more facts (documents) to the discussion and not beating a dead horse. I will say, if you don't like WAC or policies then don't go. It is a good venue to reach other gun owners no matter what I personally feel about policies (feel free to search my username and WAC to see how I feel if your that interested).
Anyways, back to the subject...
[License Agreement URL]
I was reading some threads and noticed a post that said we are entering private property and are subject to search in regards to WAC. While this may be correct for the Puyallup WAC show which is actually held on private property and may be a lease (I don't know). I do have the documents (and have for a while) for the WAC in Monroe which is held on public lands and buildings and are done so under a license of use agreement.
In the license agreement 3.1 it states:
WHERE AS, the purpose described is: 2012 WAC MONROE GUN & KNIFE SHOWS
WHERE AS, the dates set are as listed
The license also includes how the venue must be accessible for inspection by numerous parties (2.5, 4i & 9b), non-discrimination conditions (2.7 & 10a), laws of WA state apply to the license (5.5), and permits access through adjoining county property (3.2). It also acknowledges that licensee may charge an admission fee (3.2).
What are everyone's thoughts on:
a) Claims that the area is private property
b) Ability to exclude individuals from said property
Anyways, back to the subject...
[License Agreement URL]
People are voluntarily entering private property and are subject to search and having their weapons checked and tied.
I was reading some threads and noticed a post that said we are entering private property and are subject to search in regards to WAC. While this may be correct for the Puyallup WAC show which is actually held on private property and may be a lease (I don't know). I do have the documents (and have for a while) for the WAC in Monroe which is held on public lands and buildings and are done so under a license of use agreement.
In the license agreement 3.1 it states:
3.1 said:Use. The COUNTY hereby grants to the LICENSEE a license to occupy and use the premises subject to this Agreement for the purpose described above on the dates set out in paragraph 2.2
WHERE AS, the purpose described is: 2012 WAC MONROE GUN & KNIFE SHOWS
WHERE AS, the dates set are as listed
The license also includes how the venue must be accessible for inspection by numerous parties (2.5, 4i & 9b), non-discrimination conditions (2.7 & 10a), laws of WA state apply to the license (5.5), and permits access through adjoining county property (3.2). It also acknowledges that licensee may charge an admission fee (3.2).
3.2 said:Access. The COUNTY shall permit access through adjoing County property to the premises subject to this Agreement during the dates of use. It is understood that the LICENSEE may charge an admission fee for LICENSEE's events occurring on the premises. LICENSEE shall not, in its use of the premises hereunder, discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, or the presense of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap.
5.5 said:Governing Law and Stipulation of Venue. The laws of the State of Washington shall govern this Agreement.
What are everyone's thoughts on:
a) Claims that the area is private property
b) Ability to exclude individuals from said property