2026 CODE OF ETHICS: FREDERICK COUNTY FAIR
The following practices or procedures are unacceptable and are defined as being fraudulent and/or unethical in the fitting, preparation, care, and showing of all animals.  Animals entered at the Fair may be subject to blood and/or urine sampling and testing at any time during the Fair.
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Misrepresenting the age of an animal for a class in which it is shown. *
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Treating an animal (internally or externally) with an irritant or counterirritant, or other substance to artificially change its conformation or appearance for a show.  This includes, but is not limited to, the use of graphite, powders, hemp, and artificial coloring or similar substances.  The use of dyes, spray paint, or other artificial colorings which result in the misrepresentation of the animal (i.e. that change the natural color of the hair/wool, etc.) would not be permitted.  This shall also include the offering for consumption by the animal of any substance not considered a normal component of a diet for livestock. *
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The use of tranquilizers, sedatives, depressants, or other substances which alter the physical or psychological state of the animal are not permitted. *
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Surgery, injection, or insertion of foreign material under the skin and/or into the flesh of an animal to change the natural contour, confirmation, or appearance of the animal’s body is not permitted. *
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The use of inhumane fitting, showing, and/or handling practices. *
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Exhibiting animals found to carry false hair/wool or natural hair/wool that has been relocated to enhance the contour, conformation, or appearance of the animal. *
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Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management, or other exhibitors while in the show ring or other conduct detrimental to the show including, but not limited to, unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of the exhibitor. *
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My name below indicates that I have read and understand the above Code of Ethics and agree to abide by these rules.  I also understand that failure to complete this form as well as completing all of the Google Registration Forms will result in the exhibitor not being allowed to show or sell their animal at the Frederick County Fair.  
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