07 NCAC 14B .0605          Use of facilities and grounds

(a)  Any person or group requesting to rent; commercially photograph, film or make other recordings; or otherwise use any of the Zoo's buildings or grounds for a private purpose shall obtain prior written permission from the Zoo Director, or his or her designee, for use of the building or grounds. For the purposes of this Rule, "a private purpose" includes activities which are outside of the daily operations of the Zoo. Prior to the approved use, the user shall enter into a written agreement setting forth the terms of the use of the requested facility or grounds.

(b)  In determining whether to approve the use, the Zoo Director, or his or her designee, shall consider the following factors:

(1)           the reason for the use;

(2)           the availability of the requested facilities or grounds, or portion thereof;

(3)           the impact of the use on the operations of the Zoo, including the impact to public access and animal safety and health;

(4)           the impact of the use on the Zoo's resources, facilities and grounds; and

(5)           whether the use would be detrimental to the purposes or mission of the Zoo.

(c)  No person or group shall violate the terms and conditions of the written agreement. Violations of the terms or conditions shall result in revocation by the Director or his or her designee.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. November 1, 1984;

Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0605 Eff. April 1, 2017;

Readopted Eff. September 1, 2021.