07 NCAC 15 .0105             PERMISSION FOR USE

(a)  Any person or group wishing to rent, commercially photograph or film, or otherwise use any of the Aquarium or Pier buildings or grounds for a private purpose shall obtain prior written permission from the Aquarium or Pier Director 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 Aquarium or Pier. Prior to the approved use, the user shall enter into a written agreement setting forth the terms of the use of the Aquarium or Pier.

(b)  In determining whether to approve the use, the Aquarium or Pier Director shall consider the following factors:

(1)           the reason for the use;

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

(3)           the impact of the use on the operations of the Aquarium or Pier, including the impact to public access;

(4)           the impact of the use on Aquarium or Pier resources and facilities; and

(5)           whether the use would be detrimental to the purposes of the Aquariums as defined in G.S. 143B-135.184.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-135.182;

Eff. February 1, 1987;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2010;

Transferred from 15A NCAC 28 .0105 Eff. April 1, 2017;

Readopted Eff. December 1, 2019.