CoreCon Policies

Weapons Policy

In the interests of preserving the safety and security of everyone enjoying CoreCon, attendees should be aware of our weapons policy and follow these guidelines. Attendees who ignore or disregard these regulations may have their Con badges and registration revoked without refund from CoreCon or Digital Grail.

No weapons or props that fire a projectile or fluid are allowed
Realistic-looking firearms must be holstered and peace-bonded and cannot be drawn under any circumstances
Non-realistic firearms (phasers, etc.) must be holstered and peace-bonded if possible
Non-realistic firearms that cannot be holstered must not be pointed at any attendee under any circumstances
Any weapon that cannot be peace-bonded is not allowed
Weapons and props with blades must be sheathed and peace-bonded and may not be drawn under any circumstances
Costumes that bear similarity to actual law enforcement or military uniforms will be allowed to incorporate realistic firearms only during costuming events that specifically allow them. At no other time are realistic firearms allowed to accompany costumes that bear similarity to actual law enforcement or military uniforms

CoreCon and Digital Grail reserve the right to amend these policies without prior notice and any ruling made by CoreCon or Digital Grail is final

Clarifications

Projectile weapons: Any prop or firearm that projects or expels a solid, liquid, gas or energy (including laser light) is considered a projectile weapon. Projectile weapons are not allowed.

Peace-bond: A peace-bonded weapon is tied to its holster, sheath or similar container with a functional binding. This prevents anyone else from drawing your weapon and displays in a traditional manner that you are a responsible attendee. Peace-bond material will be available at the registration desk and Core Con Ops throughout the convention.

Marking: Non-realistic firearms and bladed props and weapons that cannot be sheathed (bat'leth, halberd, etc.) will have peace-bond material tied to it as a visible sign that it's been approved by CoreCon security. Peace-bond material will be available at the registration desk and CoreCon Ops throughout the convention.

Curfew Policy

CoreCon respects the curfew policy of Fargo and Moorhead. Minors under the age of 16 are not allowed to participate in CoreCon events between the hours of 11:00 pm through 6:00 am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Lost & Stolen Items

CoreCon and Digital Grail are not responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen items. If such items are found, they may be taken to the CoreCon Ops room to be entered into our Lost In Space (lost & found). If you lose or misplace an item, or something is stolen, check with the hotel front desk, CoreCon Registration desk or CoreCon Ops to see if someone has turned it in.

Alcohol Sales

Following is current Fargo Law (CHAPTER 5-02 RETAIL LICENSING):

5-02-07.1. Sale of alcoholic beverages in exchange for goods prohibited. Any licensee engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages who accepts goods, chattels, or other tangible personal property, other than money, checks, legal tender, negotiable instruments, or other evidences of debt, in exchange for any alcoholic beverages is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

Following is current Moorhead Law (2-3-3: LICENSES REQUIRED, CLASSIFICATIONS):

2-3-3: No person, except wholesalers or manufacturers to the extent authorized under state license, shall directly or indirectly deal in, sell or keep for sale any intoxicating or 3.2 percent malt liquor without first having received a license to do so

In order to remain in accordance to Fargo and Moorhead law CoreCon Hospitality suites won't be allowed to sell alcohol for money, nor trade it for cups, stickers, etc.

Footwear

In order to promote public health, and for matters of our insurance policy, CoreCon does not allow attendees to attend any part of the convention without wearing footwear. We have no restrictions on the type of footwear worn, for we don't wish to interfere with costumes any more than necessary, but attendees will not be allowed to go barefoot at any time for any reason.

Violating any CoreCon policies can result in disciplinary action from CoreCon. Disciplinary action is voted on by Inner Core members on a case-by-case basis

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