OZ COMIC-CON PROPS POLICY

• Oz Comic-Con takes its commitment to ensuring the safety of its fans seriously and as such has instituted a prop policy for both the general attendees and exhibitors. This policy takes into consideration state legislation that is valid at the time of writing and venue /security policies. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to be aware of changes to weapons legislation within each state they trade. Oz Comic-Con requires all fans to have their props checked by Oz Comic-Con staff upon entering the event. There will be a Prop Inspection Station located at the main entrance of the show. Props deemed in breach of this policy will not be permitted entry and must be cloaked if the fan wishes to attend the event. Please see the Fan Prop Policy: https://ozcomiccon.com/cosplay/policies/prop-policy/ for a full list of items that are permitted/banned. Exhibitors must adhere to this policy and may not bring any prop or costume element that would be banned under the Fan Prop Policy. Exceptions will only be given for displays on exhibitor stands that have prior approval from Oz Comic-Con.

ITEMS NOT PERMITTED FOR SALE BLADED/EDGED ITEMS We appreciate that fans want to buy memorabilia or props at Oz Comic-Con that may be edged/bladed, but in the interest of fan safety we do not allow fans to enter the event with these items. Bladed/edged items that fold, or, are fixed and under 10 inches in length, are not permitted at the event under any circumstances, including for sale, display or prop purposes. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Knives/Daggers
• Throwing Stars
• Cutthroat Razors
• Construction Tools
• Kitchen Tools
• Axes/Hatchets

OTHER ITEMS NOT PERMITTED FOR SALE Any item that is illegal to sell or possess according to state legislation, including but not limited to:

• Real or non-compliant replica guns
• Airsoft weapons
• Explosives
• Laser Pointers over 1mW (milliwatts – strength of laser)
• Tasers
• Chemicals
• Items solely designed to emit a loud/disturbing noise (airhorn, vuvuzela, whistles etc)
• Body armour vests or other similar articles designed for anti-ballistic purposes
• Items designed for the purpose of self-defence and/or martial arts, including but not limited to: nunchaku, maces, knuckle dusters, handled or extendable batons.

ACCEPTABLE BLADED/EDGED ITEMS THAT MAY BE SOLD Longer bladed/edged items over 10 inches in length may be sold by exhibitors under the following conditions:

• Items are permissible for sale under relevant state legislation.
• Items must be displayed out of reach of fans (ie on back walls or in enclosed display cabinets).
• All items fitting these criteria must be fully boxed, sealed and labelled with an Oz Comic-Con issued warning sticker.
• Once sold, the exhibitor must transfer the packaged item to the designated collection point manned by Oz Comic-Con staff for collection by the customer upon exiting the event, following the process outlined below.
• Oz Comic-Con reserves the right to inspect all items for sale at any time.

Exhibitors selling bladed/edged items (over 10 inches) must follow this process:

1. Sold item is to be placed within a box, sealed and marked with the Oz Comic-Con warning label. Exhibitors are free to add any other labels of their choosing.
2. Exhibitor to complete a docket in triplicate, with copies attached to the box, retained by the exhibitor and issued to the customer. The docket should record the customer name and mobile phone number.
3. Exhibitor transfers the sealed, labelled boxes to the pickup point, location to be advised.
4. Oz Comic-Con to receive and store sealed, labelled boxes.
5. Upon exit, customers collect item from the pickup point, using the docket.
6. Oz Comic-Con will not store items after the conclusion of the event and will return items to the exhibitor for onward delivery or refund.