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2004-08-12 - 6:24 p.m. According to the official Olympic website, http://www.athens2004.com, the following are some of the items and actions restricted or prohibited at Olympic venues: �� Mopeds, bicycles, skates, skateboards. �� Flags of nonparticipating countries. � �� Horns, laser devices and other devices that cause disturbance. �� Flagpoles, logos, open umbrellas in seating areas, items (T-shirts, hats, bags, etc.) with distinctive trademarks of companies that are competitive with those of the sponsors. �� Pirate "Athens 2004" products. �� Leaflets, pamphlets, nonapproved publications, unauthorized signs and labels, printed material for publishing purposes with religious, political, provocative or obscene content. �� Balls, rackets, Frisbees and similar items, a large number of coins, lighters. �� Musical instruments, glass bottles, flasks, iceboxes, ice bags, thermos, water, beverages, alcoholic drinks and material, in general, of any shape or content or any other items � consider[ed] to be dangerous or inappropriate. �� Food (except for proven medical reasons). �� Animals (except service animals). �� Large items, large bags, suitcases, folding seats, small stools, etc. (except in certain events). �� Strollers in seating areas. �� Smoking or gambling. �� Ambush marketing. �� Demonstrations of a political or religious nature. �� Unauthorized ticket sales. �� Unauthorized sale of food. �� Unauthorized entry of TV presenters and unauthorized transmission and/or videotaping through transmission devices or mobile phones. �� Flash photography (in certain venues only). �� Unauthorized entry to accredited areas. �� Dangerous, offensive or obscene behavior, or actions that disturb other spectators. �� Guns, explosive materials, chemical or incendiary mechanisms, tear gas, smoke bombs, knives, narcotics or other illegal substances, fireworks, firecrackers, poles, bats and in general items that may cause physical damage, even if they are legally possessed. � 
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