OAR 603-011-1056: Exhibitions Open to the General Public

For exhibitions that are open to the general public, or which allow attendance by individuals that are not exhibiting livestock or their immediate family members, the exhibition organizer shall at a minimum: (1) Provide an accessible hand-washing station or alternative hand sanitizing method approved by the local health officer near each area where livestock are housed; (2) Post a prominent sign in a simple and easy to understand format for visitors to see before they enter areas where livestock are housed which warns that: (a) Animals can carry germs that can make people sick, even animals that appear healthy; (b) Eating, drinking, or putting things in a person's mouth in animal areas could cause illness; (c) Older adults, pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and young children are more likely to become ill from contact with animals; (d) Young children and individuals with intellectual disabilities should be supervised in animal exhibit areas; and (e) Strollers, baby bottles, pacifiers, and children's toys are not recommended in animal exhibit areas; and (3) Post a prominent sign at each exit from areas where livestock are housed reminding visitors to wash their hands.