LEGAL:  All items sold must be licensed in accordance with the following where applicable: Article 14 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets; the NYS Department of Taxation; Madison County Department of Health;Village of Cazenovia ordinances and regulations.  Any applicable costs are the responsibility of the vendor.

All vendors are required to comply with any applicable state and federal regulations administered by the New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York Department of Taxation, and United States Department of Agriculture.

All licenses, seals, insurance, and sales tax certificates required for the sale of any items in the state of New York are the responsibility of each individual selling such items. Vendors are required to submit any required licenses, seals, and permits to the Farmers Market committee when submitting application. All vendors are required to assist with market operations as stated in and agreed upon. Any inappropriate or illegal behavior is prohibited.

LIABILITY INSURANCE: All vendors are required to have Limited Liability Insurance for $1 Million, naming The Greater Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce/Cazenovia Life Business. (UNLESS OTHERWISE RECEIVED EXEMPTION) Vendors are required to submit a copy of said liability insurance when submitting payment.

VENDOR CONDUCT AND COMMUNICATION: 

We support free expression and ask all vendors to conduct themselves with respect and courtesy toward customers, volunteers, fellow vendors, and the Cazenovia community. This includes how concerns are communicated regarding the Farmers Market Committee or the operation of the Cazenovia Farmers Market.

All members of the Farmers Market Committee are the point of authority on market days. Any complaint or concern from a vendor or customer should be directed to a committee member. If a public health concern arises, it will be addressed immediately by a committee member.

If an issue involving a customer, another vendor, the community, a Farmers Market Committee member, or market operations cannot be resolved on market day, please notify the Committee by emailing cazenoviafarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Actions that rise to the level of slander, harassment, or abuse may result in penalties at the discretion of the Farmers Market Committee. The Committee reserves the right to suspend or remove any vendor at any time if deemed necessary to protect the market, its vendors, and the public.

COMPLIANCE: I have read, understand, and agree to abide by and comply with all Market Rules and Regulations. The information provided in this application is true and complete, including compliance with all requirements of New York State Agriculture & Markets.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Market, its volunteers, its management, and the Greater Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce, including their officers and employees, from any losses or damages, however incurred.

I acknowledge that the Farmers Market Committee will resolve all disputes. Failure to comply with Market rules may result in denial of continued participation in the Market. Any remaining unused, paid vendor fees will be forfeited to the GCACC.