Wash. Admin. Code § 478-137-050 - Limitations on use
(1) Freedom of
expression is a highly valued and indispensable quality of university and
college life. However, joint facilities may not be used in ways that obstruct
or disrupt the institutions ' operations, the freedom of movement, or any other
lawful activities. Additionally, use of joint facilities may be subject to
reasonable time, place and manner restrictions.
(2) Joint facilities may be used for events
and forums regarding ballot propositions and/or candidates who have filed for
public office providing the event has received preliminary approval by an
administrative or academic unit of one of the institutions and final approval
by the appropriate facility designee. There are, however, certain limitations
on the use of joint facilities for these political activities.
(a) First priority for the use of joint
facilities shall be given to regularly scheduled university and college
activities.
(b) Joint facilities
may be used for political purposes such as events and forums regarding ballot
propositions and/or candidates who have filed for public office only when the
full rental cost of the facility is paid. Use of state funds for payment of
facility rental costs is prohibited.
(c) Forums or debates may be scheduled at
full facility rental rates if all parties to a ballot proposition election or
all candidates who have filed for office for a given position, regardless of
party affiliation, are given equal access to the use of facilities within a
reasonable time.
(d) No person
shall solicit contributions on joint property for political uses, except in
instances where this limitation conflicts with applicable federal law regarding
interference with the mails.
(e)
Public areas outside joint facility buildings may be used for political
purposes such as events and forums regarding ballot propositions and/or
candidates who have filed for public office, excluding solicitation of funds,
provided the other normal business of the institutions is not disrupted and
entrances to and exits from buildings are not blocked.
(f) Joint facilities or services may not be
used to establish or maintain offices or headquarters for political candidates
or partisan political causes.
(3) Joint facilities may not be used for
private or commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional
activities unless such activities are consistent with the institution's
mission, as determined by the appropriate designee.
(4) Nothing in these rules is intended to
alter or affect the regular advertising, promotional, or underwriting
activities carried on, by, or in the regular media or publications of the
institutions . Policies concerning advertising, promotional or underwriting
activities included in these media or publications are under the jurisdiction
of and must be approved by their respective management or, where applicable,
advisory committees, in accordance with applicable state and federal
laws.
(5) In accordance with WAC
478-137-010 the institutions will
make their joint facilities available only for purposes related to their
educational missions, including but not limited to instruction, research,
public assembly, community programs, and student activities. When permission is
granted to use joint facilities for approved instructional or related purposes,
as a condition of approval, the user of joint facilities agrees to include in
all materials nonendorsement statements in the form approved by the appropriate
designee. "Materials" includes all communications, advertisement, and any other
printed, electronic, or broadcast/telecast information related to the user's
activities offered in joint facilities. The designee will determine the
content, size of print and placement of the nonendorsement language. The
institutions will not make their joint facilities available for instructional
or related purposes that compete with courses or programs offered by the
university or college.
(6)
Solicitation, or distribution of handbills, pamphlets and similar materials by
anyone, whether a member of the university and college community or of the
general public, is not permitted in those areas of campus to which access by
the public is restricted or where such solicitation or distribution would
significantly impinge upon the primary business being conducted.
(7) Electronic amplification on the grounds
of the campus shall not be permitted unless approved by the joint committee on
facility use.
(8) No person may use
joint facilities to camp. "Camp" means to remain overnight, to erect a tent or
other shelter, or to use sleeping equipment, a vehicle, or a trailer camper,
for the purpose of or in such ways as will permit remaining overnight.
Violators are subject to arrest and criminal prosecution under applicable
state, county and city laws. This provision does not prohibit use of joint
facilities where a university or college employee remains overnight to fulfill
the responsibilities of his or her position.
(9) The institutions are committed to
maintaining a safe and healthful work and educational environment for all
faculty, staff, students, and visitors. In accordance with the Washington Clean
Indoor Air Act (chapter 70.160 RCW), the Use of University of Washington
facilities (chapter 478-136 WAC) and Cascadia College facility use (chapter
132Z-141 WAC), the following smoking policy is intended to protect nonsmokers
from exposure to smoke in their campus-associated environments and to protect
life and property against fire hazards. "Smoke" or "smoking" refers to the
carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic
cigarette, or any other kind of lighted smoking equipment.
(a) Smoking is prohibited inside all
university or college vehicles, inside buildings and parking structures owned
or occupied by the university or college and/or used by university or college
faculty, staff or students and at any outside areas or locations that may
directly or indirectly affect the air supply of buildings or carry smoke into
buildings.
(b) The institutions may
designate specific outdoor locations as smoking areas. Signage will be placed
to indicate the designated locations.
(c) Any student, staff, or faculty member who
violates the smoking policy may be subject to disciplinary action. In addition,
violations of the smoking policy may be subject to appropriate
enforcement.
(10)
Alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at joint
facilities only if the procedures set forth in this section are followed.
(a) The appropriate permits/licenses for
possession, sale, service, and consumption of alcohol must be obtained from the
Washington state liquor and cannabis board.
(b) Permits/licenses must be displayed during
the event and all other guidelines and restrictions established by the
Washington state liquor and cannabis board must be followed.
(c) Alcoholic beverages may be possessed,
sold, served, and consumed at joint facilities leased to a commercial tenant
under a lease that includes authorization for the tenant to apply and hold a
license issued by the Washington state liquor and cannabis board.
(d) Except as provided in (c) of this
subsection, alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at
joint facilities only under permits/licenses issued by the Washington state
liquor and cannabis board and only as follows:
(i) Events at which alcohol is to be sold
must be approved by the joint committee on facility use and an application to
the committee must be accompanied by a request for written authorization under
(e) or (f) of this subsection or proof that the seller holds an appropriate
license; and
(ii) A university or
college unit or an individual or organization applying for a permit/license
must have obtained approval under (e) or (f) of this subsection; and
(iii) Sale, service, and consumption of
alcohol is to be confined to the specified room or area identified on the
license or permit.
(e)
Written authorization to apply for a special occasion license to sell alcoholic
beverages at joint facilities must be obtained from the joint committee on
facility use prior to applying for a special occasion license from the
Washington state liquor and cannabis board. Authorization should be requested
through the facilities use coordinator for the joint committee on facility use
sufficiently in advance of the program to allow timely consideration. (Note:
Some license applications must be filed with the Washington state liquor and
cannabis board at least forty-five days or more before the event.) Written
authorization to apply for such license shall accompany the license application
filed with the Washington state liquor and cannabis board.
(f) Written authorization to apply for a
banquet permit to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at joint facilities
must be obtained from the university chancellor or college president prior to
applying for the permit from the Washington state liquor and cannabis board.
Authorization should be requested sufficiently in advance of the program to
allow timely consideration. Written authorization to apply for such permit
shall accompany the permit application filed with the Washington state liquor
and cannabis board.
(g)
Consumption, possession, dispensation, or sale of alcohol is prohibited except
for persons of legal age.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 06-13-022, § 478-137-050, filed 6/13/06, effective 8/1/06.
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