Iowa Code r. 681-13.14 - General rules for facilities and grounds use

(1) University facilities and grounds may not be used in a manner that:

a. Substantially disrupts university events or the lawful use by other persons;

b. Substantially interferes with the free flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic;

c. Results in injury or creates the threat of injury to persons;

d. Involves commission of a crime or illegal behavior;

e. Damages or defaces university property or threatens to damage property; or

f. Results in significant littering, pollution or other nuisance.

(2) No person shall engage in harassment or stalking as defined by Iowa criminal law or engage in harassment in violation of university policy.

(3) No person may engage in public urination, defecation or other actions that create a sanitary hazard.

(4) A person who enters specialized facilities, such as libraries, recreation facilities and grounds, clinics, research laboratories and other research facilities, and areas not open to the general public must comply with policies established by such facilities and grounds. Questions about applicable policies should be directed to the manager or supervisor of the facility or grounds.

(5) Weapons are not permitted on the campus except for purposes of law enforcement and as specifically authorized for purposes of instruction, research or service. A weapon is any instrument or device which is designed primarily for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human being or animal and which is capable of inflicting death or injury when used in the manner for which it was designed. Weapons include any pistol, revolver, shotgun, machine gun, rifle or other firearm, BB or pellet gun, taser or stun gun, bomb, grenade, mine or other explosive or incendiary device, ammunition, archery equipment, dagger, stiletto, switchblade knife, or knife having a blade exceeding five inches in length. Residents of university housing may possess knives having a blade exceeding five inches for cooking purposes.

(6) Consumption of alcohol is not permitted in outdoor areas of the campus. An exception is made for the consumption of alcoholic beverages served at approved events for which a valid liquor permit has been issued as provided by state law, and for private events or in designated areas at events. Unauthorized alcoholic beverages are subject to confiscation.

(7) Vehicles are not permitted off roadways or parking areas without permission from Manager, Facilities Services, 152 General Services Building, telephone (515)294-0692 or from the Director of the Parking Department, 27 Armory, telephone (515)294-1987.

(8) For reasons of safety, sanitation, and preservation of campus property, camping is not permitted except for special events approved by the senior vice president for operations and finance or senior vice president for student affairs.

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Iowa Code r. 681-13.14

ARC 1078C, IAB 10/2/13, effective 11/6/13; ARC 5951C, IAB 10/6/21, effective 11/10/21

ARC 1078C, IAB 10/2/2013, effective 11/6/2013 Amended by IAB October 6, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 7, effective 11/10/2021