Section 132I-140-012 - Use of facilities(1) Subject to the regulations and requirements of this policy, both college and noncollege groups may use the campus limited forums as specified in WAC 132I-140-013(2) for First Amendment activities between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.(2) Noncollege groups shall not affix or attach posters and signs to any college structure or equipment. Signs shall be no larger than three feet by five feet and no individual may carry more than one sign.(3) Noncollege groups shall not use amplified sound systems nor shall they bring any other equipment such as, but not limited to, chairs, tables and staging.(4) College groups are encouraged to notify the public safety department no later than forty-eight hours in advance of an event. However, unscheduled events are permitted so long as the event does not interfere with any other function occurring at the facility or college.(5) College group events shall not last longer than eight hours from beginning to end unless permission is granted by the appropriate vice-president. Such permission must be made without consideration of the viewpoint of the activity.(6) All sites used for First Amendment activities shall be cleaned and left in their original condition and may be subject to inspection by a representative of the college after the event. Reasonable charges may be assessed against the sponsoring organization for the cost of restoring the facility to its preevent condition and for the repair of damaged property.(7) All fire, safety, sanitation, and special regulations specified for the event are to be obeyed. The college cannot and will not provide utility connections or hook-ups for purposes of First Amendment activities conducted pursuant to this policy.(8) The event must not be conducted in such a manner that it obstructs vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian or other traffic or otherwise interferes with ingress or egress to the college, or to college buildings or facilities or to college activities or events. The event must not create safety hazards or pose unreasonable safety risks to college students, faculty, employees or invitees to the college.(9) The event must not interfere with educational activities inside or outside any college building or otherwise prevent the college from fulfilling its mission and achieving its primary purpose of providing an education to its students. The event must not materially infringe on the rights and privileges of college students, employees or invitees to the college.(10) There shall be no overnight camping on college facilities or grounds. Camping is defined to include sleeping, cooking activities or storing personal belongings or the erection of tents or other shelters or structures used for purposes of personal habitation.(11) College facilities may not be used for commercial sales, solicitations, advertising or promotional activities unless: (a) Such activities serve educational purposes at the college; and(b) Such activities are under the sponsorship of a college department or office or officially chartered student club; or(c) Such activities are licensed by the college by a facilities rental agreement or other contractual arrangement.(12) The event must also be conducted in accordance with any other applicable college policies and regulations, local ordinance and state or federal laws.Wash. Admin. Code § 132I-140-012
Amended by WSR 14-21-063, Filed 10/9/2014, effective 11/9/2014Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 12-16-111, § 132I-140-012, filed 8/1/12, effective 9/1/12.