07 NCAC 04S .0104           VISITATION RULES

(a)  Eating and chewing gum are not permitted in the Tryon Palace Restoration exhibition buildings.  With prior approval of the Chief, Tryon Palace Section, refreshments may be served within the exhibition area for special events and meetings.

(b)  Pets are not permitted in the buildings or on the grounds of the restoration, except guide dogs for legally blind persons.

(c)  Photography is permitted inside the exhibition buildings with advance approval of the Chief, Tryon Palace Section.  A staff member must accompany the photographer at all times.  Requirements for special lighting or wiring must be cleared through the technical services director.

(d)  Teachers or sponsors accompanying school or other groups will be responsible for the conduct of the group.

(e)  Groups will stay together.  One teacher or adult should accompany each student group for the entire tour.

(f)  Teachers or sponsors will be responsible for controlling their groups when using restrooms or visiting the Tryon Palace shops.

(g)  All tours of the Tryon Palace exhibition buildings are conducted by guides.  The general public is not allowed to go through the buildings without a guide.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 121‑4(8),(9); 143B‑62(2)d.;

Eff. February 1, 1985;

Amended Eff. November 1, 1989; June 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 26, 2015.