Cork City Council Street performer Bye Laws 2024

Long Title.

The Lord Mayor and Members of Cork City Council {hereinafter referred to as "The Council) in exercise of the powers conferred on them by Section 199 of Local Government Act 2001, hereby make the following Bye- Laws in relation to the Council of Street Performers in the administration area of Cork City Council.

Preliminary:

These Byelaws may be cited as the Street Performers Byelaws 2024.

Short Title:

These Byelaws apply to the administrative area of Cork City Council.

Area Of Application:

These Byelaws shall come into effect on 20 th May 2024

Commencement Date:

Definitions: In these Byelaws the following words or phrases shall have the meanings hereby expressly given to them that is to say:

The Act:

Means the Local Government Act 2001.

Means using an electronic device to increase the audible level of an instrument, vocal or backing track

Amplification:

The use of pre-recorded or generated audio in support of the street performance.

Backing Track:

Authorised Person:

Means a person authorised in writing by the Council pursuant to and for the purposes of Section 204 of the Local Government Act 2001 or a member of An Garcia Sfochana. Means Street Performers that have a structured performance or routine that requires the audience to stop, watch and/or participate. Performances may incorporate elements of street theatre, puppetry, dance, comedy, fire manipulation, juggling and acrobatics and may involve the use of dangerous materials as part of the act.

Circle Act:

Means Cork City Council.

The Council:

Means substances that are flammable, toxic, or hazardous and items including, but not limited to, sharp implements or those that pose a risk/capable ofcausing bodily harm such as swords, knives, and axes.

Dangerous Materials:

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