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20 12. While staffing the ERFM market,a'No Smoking'policy must be strictly adhered to.Members m ust leave the market area to smoke. 13. Prices must be posted for all items offered for sale. Price fixing,collusion,is illegal. 14. Products that can be sold include: vegetables grown by the member from seeds,sets,or seedlings; fruits/nuts/berries grown by the member from trees,bushes,or vines; plants grown by the member from seed,seedling,transplant or cutting; bulbs propagated by the member; eggs produced by the member's poultry; honey produced by the member's bees; fresh(not frozen) baked goods made by the member; preserves,relishes,jams,jellies,etc.made by the member; fresh cut or dried flowers grown by the member; firewood cut by the member; fish and meats; cheese;and,non-farm crafts produced by the member. Note: compost produced and bagged by the member can be sold but topsoil or un-bagged compost may not be sold. 15. Leased land within 6o miles of Hillsborough may be considered part of the member's farm if the farmer has been responsible for all aspects of production for more than a year. 16. For goods and services such as cheese,bakery goods,and crafts,as much of the ingredients(raw material)as available should meet the 6o-mile requirement. In all cases,the value-added component of the goods and services must be that of the member and his or her family or employees. 17. All prepared food items,meat,fish,and cheese sold must meet state and local health regulations including the inspection of the prepared food member's kitchens)by NCDA health inspectors and labeled in compliance with the regulations. Members must have a copy of all applicable inspections and certifications on file with Secretary of the Board,as well as with them when selling at market. No water or ice that comes into contact with meat or fish may be deposited or allowed to drain onto the market premises. 18. All items sold as organic must meet the requirements of the National Organic Program. Members selling organic items must have a copy of their certification on file with the Secretary of the Board as well as with them when selling at market. Only certified organic growers may display signs using the word"organic." 19. Animals are not to be sold or given away at the market. 20. Pets are allowed only in the designated areas near the Public Market House. 21. So as not to impede vendor business and to encourage the public's enjoyment of shopping at the ERFM Market,the Board will designate an area for musical entertainment and free speech(visits from politicians,voter registration,etc). 22. Applications for renewal of membership will be accepted immediately following the close of the prior year's market and will remain open until March 1 or one week prior to the spring opening of the market,whichever occurs first. The fee for a renewal application received between March 1 and May 1 is $ioo. A request to renew membership after May 1 will be considered and treated as a new member application. 23. New member applications will be accepted at the start of each new calendar year and will be responded to by the Board within 45 days. 24. Stall fees are payable at each market opening to the Treasurer or his or her representative.