SYDNEY RULES: Cannabis Protest Rally.

BIG JOINT to blow in on Powerhouse Conference. 
To confirm the arrangements which will govern the protest activity planned by your organisation (Nimbin Hemp Embassy) to take place on Monday and Tuesday, 7th and 8th of September 2009 in the Sydney CBD

Timings: Assemble 8am outside the Power House Museum, Harris Street, Ultimo and hold a rally in relation to raising issues concerning the regulating of cannabis for medical use. Pamphlets to be handed out. Disperse by 6pm each day.

Agreed Conditions:

• It is anticipated the number of participants will not exceed 50 persons at each assembly point.
• from within that number the organisation “Nimbin Hemp Embassy ” are to nominate marshalls to guide and maintain a level of control over the gathering
• all marshalls are to be readily identifiable to police
• all participants are to obey the lawful directions of police
• The assembly are not to encroach upon the roadway.
• participants are not to block footpaths, stairs or entry or exit points so as to obstruct the free movement of other pedestrians or traffic.
• participants are not to block the entrance to any building at any time
• participants are not to engage in criminal or anti social behaviour
• reasonable use of a small, portable public address system is permitted
• reasonable use of hand held megaphones by marshalls is also permitted
• use of an inflatable `Big Joint’ is permitted, however, must not block pedestrian traffic or encroach on the roadway.
• The assembly will disperse by 6.00pm.
• Small banners are to be used only and are not to contain offensive language or obscene slogans or pictures during the event/rally.
• The NSW Police Force considers the burning of any article, flag or effigy a public safety hazard. The Police Force reserves the right to take any such action/s as may be necessary to ensure the safety of participants. The general public and police officers, should such activity occur.
• The event/rally organiser is to ensure that no damage is occasioned to public or private property. Should such damage occur, the organizer to the best of his/her ability is to assist police in identifying those responsible for such damage.
• The organiser is to assist Police identify any persons responsible for commission of any offence.
• Notification of the protest activity to the Power House Museum must be completed prior to the activity by contacting them by phone or email.

The Duty Officer for that date, working from City Central Police station will contact you a short time prior to the protest activity commencing.
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Reprinted information from NSW Police in the interest of public safety. Nimbin HEMP Embassy.
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