Pamphlet entitled "Operate a Safe Fair," published by the New York State Department of Health. The pamphlet contains information on the requirements for permits, emergency medical services, water supply, sewage disposal, food service, refuse collection, gas and electric, and travel vehicle campgrounds at carnivals, circuses, bazaars, and fairs held within New York State. It was issued following new legislation arising from a review of the state response to the Woodstock Festival of 1969.

The pamphlet advises event organizers on the requirements for permits, emergency medical services, water supply, sewage disposal, food service, refuse collection, provision of gas and electric – all the areas that had caused concern at Woodstock.

Identifier
NYSA_13307-82_B41_F17_p077-079

Date Original
1970s

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Dept. of Health. Commissioner's Office. Subject files. 13307-82. Box 41, Folder 17, Pages 77-79.

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