Orygunner
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The Oregon State Fair started today (Aug. 22), andI am planning on attending tomorrow with the family.
I decided to do some investigating before I did.
I discovered on their website (http://www.oregonstatefair.org/)this info (It's on the About the Fair>Guest Services page):
But I could find no list of prohibited items on the website. I looked up Oregon Administrative Rule 622-055, which was moved into the State Parks OAR 736-201: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_700/OAR_736/736_201.html
This chapter says (emphasis is mine):
However, it ALSO says:
So, I Emailed the fair:
I will let you know when (or if) I get a response.
...Orygunner...
The Oregon State Fair started today (Aug. 22), andI am planning on attending tomorrow with the family.
I decided to do some investigating before I did.
I discovered on their website (http://www.oregonstatefair.org/)this info (It's on the About the Fair>Guest Services page):
Safety Measures and Security Inspections
To insure the safety and enjoyment of all Fair patrons, participants, volunteers, contractors and employees, the Oregon State Fair may require inspection of carry-in items such as purses, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, athletic bags, duffel bags, coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets, diaper bags, strollers, packages, containers and other similar products capable of concealing prohibited items. Please leave all unnecessary items at home or secured and out-of-sight in your vehicle. OAR 622-055.
But I could find no list of prohibited items on the website. I looked up Oregon Administrative Rule 622-055, which was moved into the State Parks OAR 736-201: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_700/OAR_736/736_201.html
This chapter says (emphasis is mine):
Definitions:
OAR 736-201-0005 Definitions
(19) "Weapon" includes, but is not limited to, any firearm; any destructive device; any dirk or dagger; any knife with a blade of three inches or more in length, and any snap-blade or spring-blade knife, regardless of the length of the blade; any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool; any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle; any device by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of compressed air, gas, compressed spring or by any chemical action; any dangerous or deadly weapon within the meaning of any law of this state restricting the use thereof; any cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weapon or any other device capable of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
OAR 736-201-0060 Items Prohibited on Property
(1) The following items are prohibited on OSFD property unless specifically authorized in this rule:
...
(d) Weapons;
However, it ALSO says:
OAR 736-201-0060 Items Prohibited on Property (continued)
(2) Exceptions to the above prohibitions are limited to:
(a) Weapons of law enforcement officials and those carried by persons authorized by law to carry them when carried in a manner authorized by law;
So, I Emailed the fair:
To Whom it May Concern:
We are planning on attending the Oregon State Fair tomrrow, and I was searching through the website for more information on activities and things to see. I noticed on the Guest Services page that the Oregon State Fair may conduct searches for "prohibited items" but did not list the items.
I searched through the Oregon Administrative Rules (as referenced in that section), and found that under OAR 736-201-0060, all weapons, including firearms, are prohibited from the fairgrounds.
However, it also says that an allowable exception is: "Weapons of law enforcement officials and those carried by persons authorized by law to carry them when carried in a manner authorized by law."
Openly carrying a handgun in a belt holster is not prohibited by law in the State of Oregon for any law-abiding citizen not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. I will not be barred entry into the fairgrounds if I am legally openly carrying a handgun in a belt holster, is this correct?
Thanks,
I will let you know when (or if) I get a response.
...Orygunner...