As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ACCESS AND DEPARTURE ROUTES
All streets or highways used as the primary means of approaching
or leaving the location of a mass gathering.
ADEQUATE
When used in the rules and regulations means "adequate" in
the opinion of the Supervisors.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
As defined by the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, Act of 1951,
P.L. 90, as amended.
AMBULANCE
A vehicle which contains the equipment as specified by the
American College of Surgeons and which is capable of two-way communications.
APPROVED
When used in the rules and regulations means "approved" in
the opinion of the Department.
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Emergency vehicles of municipal departments or public service
corporations as are designated or authorized by proper local authorities;
police vehicles; vehicles of the Fire Department and ambulance.
COUNTY
The County of Northampton.
DEPARTMENT
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
FIRST-AID TENT
Specifications of the first-aid tent to be set forth by the
Forks Township Emergency Squad.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Any agency having authority granted by statute or ordinance
to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or of the
County of Northampton or of the Township of Forks.
LICENSE
Document and statement of conditions, issued by the Supervisors,
under which an outdoor amusement is authorized.
OFFENSE
A violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any statute
of this state.
OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT
Shall mean and include any outdoor assembly of people gathered
for purposes of public entertainment, amusement or recreation with
maximum estimated attendance of more than 500 persons. The term "outdoor
amusement" does not include or apply to the regular continuing operations
of a for-profit amusement park.
PARTICIPANTS
Individuals taking part in or attending the outdoor amusement.
PEACE OFFICER
Any person who by virtue of his office or public employment
is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests
for offenses, whether that duty extends to all offenses or is limited
to specific offenses.
PERMANENT STRUCTURE
A building with a design life of greater than five years
and supported by a foundation extending into the earth's surface
below the frost line.
PLUMBING
The practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation,
maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances
and appurtenances in connection with any of the following: sanitary
drainage or storm drainage facilities, the venting system and the
public or private supply system, within or adjacent to any building,
structure or conveyance; also the practice and materials used in the
installations, maintenance, extension or alteration of stormwater,
liquid waste, or sewerage, and water supply systems of any premises
to their connection with any point of public disposal or other acceptable
terminal.
PRIVATE POLICE AGENCY
Any person, firm or corporation engaged in private police
business who employs one or more persons conducting such business.
PRIVATE POLICEMAN
Any person conducting business, for hire or reward, as a
guard, watchman, patrolman or other person, to protect persons or
property, both real and personal, or to prevent the theft or unlawful
taking of goods, wares or merchandise.
PRIVATE ROAD OR DRIVEWAY
Every way or place of private ownership and used for vehicular
travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission
from the owner, but not by other persons.
PROMOTER
Any person or persons, partnership, association or corporation,
their officers, agents and employees, who, for themselves or others
(by securing or furnishing capital or otherwise) take the preliminary
or subsequent steps to organize, forward, encourage or advance through
their skill, knowledge or organizational expertise, a plan or venture
which constitutes an outdoor amusement as defined herein.
ROADWAY
That portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily
used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder.
SOLID WASTE
Any garbage, refuse or other discarded solid materials.
SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Forks Township, Northampton County,
Pennsylvania.
TRAFFIC
Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars
and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using any
highway for purpose of travel.
VEHICLE
Every device in, upon or by which any person or property
is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway.