Circus/Carnival License
- Fee: $50
- Term: Per Event
- Required Documentation:
- State of Alaska Business License
- Proof of Insurance
- Completed Application
- Download Application
10.45.030 Circuses, carnivals, fairs and other amusements.
A. License required; term. No person may operate a circus, carnival, fair or other temporary place of amusement without first receiving a license issued by the municipal clerk. Licenses issued under this section shall be only for the time period during which the proposed activity is to be conducted.
B. Qualifications of licensee. A licensee under this section shall not have been convicted of a crime involving larceny, theft, receiving and concealing stolen property, crimes dealing with illegally obtained property, or involving misrepresentation or fraud, or gambling, within two years of the date of application or employment.
C. Application for license. Applicants shall submit with their application:
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1. A complete description of the proposed carnival activities, including the location, the kind of amusement offered, and the dates and hours of operation.
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2. Written consent of the owner or lawful occupant of the property upon which the carnival is to be conducted.
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3. A certificate of insurance specifying at least the following coverage:
a. Carnivals, circuses, fairs and other amusements with mechanical rides shall have public liability insurance with policy limits not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit. The policy shall name the municipality as an additional insured.
b. Carnivals, circuses, fairs and other amusements which do not provide mechanical rides shall have public liability insurance with policy limits not less than $300,000.00 combined single limit. The policy shall name the municipality as an additional insured.
(CAC 6.32.050; AO No. 80-91)