[NR] New Oklahoma Tax Law and Merchants

[Burke McCrory]

At 07:20 PM 8/7/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>Bear,
>
>A thought came to mind as I read your post....
>
>The law seems to be aimd mostly at Gun Shows, Trade
>Fairs, etc where many merchants come from out of state
>for a weekend, sell their wares, then pack up and
>leave without paying sales tax.  These "special
>events" are open to the public.
>
>My thought is... SCA events aren't open to the
>public... I wonder how this difference effects us in
>regard to the new law?
>
>Etienett

Not really, most gun shows and trade fairs charge an entry fee to gain 
access just like we do.  And the SCA is open to the public as we allow 
anyone to attend if they pay their site fee and try to dress in pre-1600 
garb.  In the eyes of the law I don't think there would be any distinction.

Burke