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or cured, aquaculture, viticulture, and vermiculture. These products may be dried, ground, roasted, juiced, smoked or otherwise altered in a one-stage process by a second party. Products in this category must have been grown, bred, raised, cultivated, or collected upon land, which the producer controls. These include dried fruits and vegetables, processed nuts, juices, jams, pickled or smoked agricultural products, aquaculture, viticulture, vermiculture and animal products. These products may be dried, ground, roasted, juiced, smoked or otherwise altered in a one-stage process by a second party. Products in this category must have been grown, bred, raised, cultivated, or collected upon land, which the producer controls. 2. PREPARED FOOD PRODUCERS (Non-Agricultural Products) - may sell products, which they have cooked, canned, preserved, or otherwise treated. Canned foods are permitted if processed in an approved facility. These products may not compete with products made by farmers with their own products. 3. COMMERCIAL SELLERS (Non-Agricultural Products) -may sell coffee or fresh juice which they prepare in a licensed kitchen andlor at their Marl<et space. 4. NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS & COMMUNITY INFORMATION GROUPS - may distribute literature promoting their organization and solicit signatures, volunteers, and donations. This type of booth is on a space-available basis. Interested parties must apply under this category and will be subject to Marl<et Manager approval. Because these types of groups are providing services to the community, stall fees will be waived. 5. YOUTH-oRIENTED VENDORS (Non-Agricultural Products) - are face painters who may sell their services to interested young people. Youth-oriented vendors must apply under this category and will be allowed to conduct their service only upon Marl<et Manager approval. 6. PERFORMING ARTISTS - are acoustic musicians who may play music at a designated space within the Marl<et. They may sell merchandise and other products showcasing their talents which they are demonstrating that day in the marl<et as well as display literature. Performing Artists must apply under this category and will be allowed to play only upon Market Manager approval. Because Performing Artists are enhancing the festive atmosphere of the Marl<et, stall fees will be waived. Amplified musicians are only allowed during special events with Market Manager approval and must obtain a City permit (see Market Manager for details). Addrtional Admissibilrtv Rules: 1. PARTNERSHIPS of no more than three individuals are allowed. All members of a partnership must sell at least once every six weeks. Partnerships between sellers must satisfy the following criteria: a. Partners should not be sellers who have been denied entry to the Market for any reason such as Market violations or excess crop. b. Partners shall not be sellers who are using the Marl<et to sell product culls. c. Partnerships shall not be formed or re-formed on a frequent basis to artifICially prolong a grower's selling season. 2. COLLECllVElCO-op - Products sold by a collective or co-op must be sold by a member of such, not an employee. 3. EMPLOYEES -If employees regularly sell, the producer must sell at least once every six weeks. Records showing proof of empioyment (e.g. W-2 form, pay stubs) must be submitted to the Market Manager upon request. Employees selling at the Mar1<et must speak English and be knowledgeabie about the producer's operation and the products sold (how and when it 15 produced, its taste and uses, etc.). V. PRODUCER & PRODUCT ADMISSION 1. APPLICATION - Every prospective seller and participant must complete an application to sell or participate in the Markel. Applications must be submitted annually. All items intended for saie shall be listed on the application and only those items approved for sale will be allowed to be sold. The application must be submitted to and approved by the Marl<et Manager prior to the seller being able to sell at the Market. The completed application packet shall include: a. The signed Market rules Santa Ana Certified Farmers' Market Rules 4/16105 3