Enclosed is a document concerning the responsibilities of fairs under the First Amendment. This paper was prepared by Charles Getz, IV, at the request of Ester Armstrong, Assistant Director of Fairs & Expositions, Department of Food & Agriculture. This document is intended for the use of the Boards of Directors in formulating a first amendment policy. It is general in nature and is not issued as a mandate that fairs are required to follow. Rather it is intended to provide quidance to fairs in this area and to be updated as the information changes
