Rule 61A-1.01018. Trade Shows and Conventions Exception

(1) Industry members may participate in non-profit vendor association trade shows and conventions. Participation may include:

(a) Displaying products;

(b) Renting display space at normal trade show rates;

(c) Paying normal registration fees;

(d) Purchasing tickets to functions;

(e) Providing samples to attendees;

(f) Conducting tastings for attendees;

(g) Providing hospitality independent of sponsored activities by the association or any member vendors; and

(h) Purchasing advertisements in publications distributed during conventions and trade shows. Payments for all such advertisements shall not exceed $300 per year to any non-profit vendor association.

(2) Industry members may provide any expendable retailer advertising specialties, durable retailer advertising specialties, or consumer advertising specialties to a non-profit vendor association. Such specialties may only be provided pursuant to the conditions and limitations of Rules 61A-1.01010, 61A-1.01011, and 61A-1.01012, F.A.C. Rulemaking Authority 561.11, 561.42 FS. Law Implemented 561.08, 561.42 FS. History–New 9-15-10.