[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Winchester as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted as § 18 of the prior compilation]
No circus, menagerie or exhibition shall exhibit, perform or show within the limits of the Town of Winchester before obtaining from the Town Manager a license therefor, and paying to him for the use of said Town a license fee as set from time to time by the Board of Selectmen.
Every person participating as agent, servant, actor, actress or assistant in any circus, menagerie or exhibition within the limits of the Town, not licensed pursuant to the preceding § 207-1, and who has had notice that the same is not so licensed, shall be guilty of violating this article and shall be subject to a fine of $100 for each day of violation.
Any public exhibition anticipated to include more than 500 attendees must also comply with the licensing requirements of Chapter 334, Special Events, of the Town Code.
[Adopted effective 8-1-1962; amended effective 10-28-1987 (§ 19 of the prior compilation)]
The operation or exhibition of Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds or concession shows, so-called, or carnivals, so-called, within the limits of the Town of Winchester is hereby forbidden, except that local organizations may operate or exhibit the same after having made application to and received permission to do so in accordance with the conditions and limitations as set out in this article.
A. 
The applicant for such permission shall file an application with the Town Manager on forms furnished by the Town, which shall specify the name of the applicant, the location and the length of time the location is intended to be used for the purpose applied for.
B. 
The applicant shall furnish evidence that a public liability insurance policy in amounts of not less than $50,000 for one person and $100,000 for any one accident shall be in force and effect at the time of such operation or exhibition, which policy shall provide for saving the Town harmless from any and all liabilities or causes of action which might arise by virtue of the granting of a permit to the applicant.
C. 
The applicant shall pay to the Town a service fee deposit for the first day of exhibition or carnival and per day thereafter for the total number of days for which a permit is issued. Fees shall be set from time to time by the Board of Selectmen. In the event all services for which a fee is deposited are not used, the balance will be returned. Such deposit for the first day will be applied to health and safety inspections, clean-up costs and police services.
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The permittee shall provide adequate sanitary facilities for members of both sexes.
B. 
Trailers attached to the exhibition and used for human occupancy shall have toilet facilities sealed against use for the duration of the exhibition.
C. 
The permittee shall provide an adequate supply of safe water for drinking and washing purposes.
D. 
The permittee shall provide adequate illumination for all entrance and exit areas between the exhibition and the public highway.
E. 
The permittee shall provide for the attendance of such special police officers under the direction of the Police Department as the Town Manager or Chief of Police may deem necessary.
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The permittee shall provide access available to the street. Such means of access shall be kept clear by the permittee at all times to facilitate entrance and departure of persons in vehicles and to permit entrance of fire apparatus or ambulance in case of emergency.
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Exhibition grounds and adjoining areas, if necessary, shall be cleared of all litter, trash and debris within 24 hours after the exhibition closes.
A. 
If the Town Manager finds that all the limitations and requirements of this article have been complied with, he shall grant a permit to such organization.
B. 
If the Town Manager finds that the premises on which the exhibition or carnival is being held are being maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this article, he may revoke the permit.
Any person who shall violate this article or any part thereof shall pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100.