Utah Admin. Code R23-20-3 - Definitions
The definitions of Section R23-19-3 shall apply to this rule. In addition, the following definitions shall apply for purposes of this rule:
(1) "Free Speech" and "Freedom
of Assembly" means the exercise of free speech and freedom of assembly as
protected by the constitutions of Utah and the United States.
(2) "Free Speech Activity" or "Free Speech
Activities" means the use of an area of the state facilities and grounds for a
demonstration, rally, leafleting, press conference, vigil, march, or parade
that is available for such activity under this rule, by one or more persons for
constitutionally protected free speech or assembly.
(a) "Advanced Planned Free Speech Activity"
means a free speech activity that can be reasonably scheduled in advance of its
occurrence, such that the managing agency may lawfully require compliance with
certain requirements as specified in this rule.
(b) "Short-Notice Free Speech Activity" means
a free speech activity that arises out of or is related to events or other
public issue activities which cannot be reasonably anticipated far enough in
advance of the occurrence to reasonably allow compliance with the requirements
for an advanced planned free speech activity.
(3) "Demonstration" means the assembly of a
group of individuals that join together to express a point of view
openly.
(4) "Rally" means to hold
an open gathering of a group of individuals of similar purpose to join together
to express a point of view openly.
(5) "Leafleting" means the continuous
unsolicited distribution of leaflets, buttons, handbills, pamphlets, flyers, or
any other written or similar materials indiscriminately to pedestrians or
passers b y.
(6) "Press Conference"
means an organized formal assembly called by an individual or group to announce
or express a point of view to the public utilizing the press and other
media.
(7) "Vigil" means an
assembly of individuals who come together to demonstrate their solidarity by an
occasion or devotional watching or observance.
(8) "March" or "Parade" means the organized
assembly of individuals who are celebrating or expressing a point of view while
moving from one location to another.
(9) "Public Areas" means all areas of the
state facilities and grounds open to the public.
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