Fairs and Theatres

V.S.A. tit. 31, ch. 9, subch. 2

in effect

31 V.S.A. § 441 Regulation of shows and games of chance

441. Regulation of shows and games of chance The officers of a town fair association may regulate and prevent theatrical, circus, or mountebank exhibitions and shows, or traffic in fruits, goods, wares, and merchandise of whatever description, the trading of horses, and games of chance, on fair days, within a distance of 200 yards of any highway leading to or passing a fairground, if in the opinion of the officers the same would obstruct or interfere with the free and uninterrupted use of the highways. The police employed by the association shall have the same power in respect to matters on the highways as they have within the grounds. Amended 2023, No. 85 (Adj. Sess.), § 461, eff. July 1, 2024.

31 V.S.A. § 442 Licenses for theatres and similar entertainment

442. Licenses for theatres and similar entertainment The selectboard of a town, trustees of an incorporated village, and the aldermen of a city may grant licenses and fix a license fee for theatres, shows, moving picture shows, or concert halls operated and maintained for profit; may revoke the same; and may also, after hearing, refuse to grant a license when, in their judgment, the public good requires. Amended 2023, No. 85 (Adj. Sess.), § 461, eff. July 1, 2024.

31 V.S.A. § 443 Operating without license

443. Operating without license A person who installs, operates, or maintains a theatre, show, moving picture show, or concert hall without first obtaining a license, if required by the selectboard of a town, the trustees of an incorporated village, or the aldermen of a city, as provided in section 442 of this chapter, shall be fined not more than $100.00 for each day on which the person operates or maintains the theatre, show, moving picture show, or concert hall. The fine shall be paid to the town treasurer for the benefit of the town. Amended 2023, No. 85 (Adj. Sess.), § 461, eff. July 1, 2024.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/31/009Fetched: 10/21/2026