(a)

1. (1) Rules for use of the Historic Arkansas Museum's facilities differ from those of commercial establishments because of the irreplaceable and valuable artifacts that are present.
2. (2) These guidelines below must be followed and adhered to by the renter and the caterer to ensure the protection of these artifacts and function attendees alike.

(b) By signing the proposed contract issued by the museum, the renter and the caterer acknowledge that all of these guidelines will be included in and form a part of the rental contract:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Smoking is not allowed inside.
   2. (B) Smoking is only allowed in designated areas outside;
2. (2) Food and drink may be served and consumed in designated areas only;
3. (3) No food or drink is allowed inside the historic houses or the galleries;

4. (4)

   1. (A) Only dripless candles may be used in the atrium and restaurant area.
   2. (B) No candles of any kind may be used in the galleries or historic houses;

5. (5)

   1. (A) Placement of floral arrangements must be approved by museum personnel prior to the event.
   2. (B) No floral arrangements are allowed in the galleries or historic houses;
6. (6) Ice sculptures are allowed outside, in the atrium, and in the restaurant area only;

7. (7)

   1. (A) There is a two-hour maximum for alcoholic beverage service, which must be strictly observed.
   2. (B) The caterer must provide bartenders.
   3. (C) No person may serve himself or herself;

8. (8)

   1. (A) The museum restaurant is recommended for catering.
   2. (B) If the restaurant is not used, the renter must use a caterer who has been approved by the museum.
   3. (C) If museum approved caterers are not available, the caterer chosen by the renter must provide written proof (along with the signed contract) of both workers' compensation and general liability insurance with limits of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000), and the caterer must have included the Historic Arkansas Museum as an additional insured;
9. (9) No fried foods of any kind may be cooked or otherwise prepared in any of the museum facilities, which includes the historic houses;

10. (10)

    1. (A) No Sterno fuel may be used for chafing dishes.
    2. (B) Only safe heat or pure grain alcohol may be used for chafing dishes;
11. (11) No beer kegs or champagne fountains are allowed;
12. (12) Early delivery of decorations, floral arrangements, food and/or beverages, etc., must be approved by the museum staff at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to delivery;
13. (13) Damage to any property of the museum must be reported to museum personnel immediately;

14. (14)

    1. (A) The facilities and grounds must be cleared by midnight.
    2. (B) Special exceptions must be approved by the museum in advance; and
15. (15) The clean-up checklist must be completed to the satisfaction of the museum personnel on duty.