WAC 495B-150-025. Limitations on use of public forum area

The use of the limited public forum area is subject to the following limitations: (1) Location. The college has designated the McKeown Courtyard between G Building and Desmond McArdle Center as the sole limited public forum area for first amendment activities. Noncollege groups and individuals may not use the interior of any college facility except as permitted under chapter 495B-140 WAC. (2) Duration of events. Subject to the regulations and requirements herein, chapter 495B-140 WAC, and college policy, both college and noncollege groups and individuals may use the limited public forum area for first amendment activities between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. throughout the year except during the following days of the year: (a) The first week and the final exam week of each term; (b) Kickoff and convocation weeks, (the two weeks immediately preceding each quarter); and (c) Campus events that include the limited public forum area and/or adjacent spaces. (3) Provide notice. College and noncollege groups or individuals who desire to use college property or a limited public forum area on a temporary basis for freedom of expression or assembly must adhere to applicable policies and laws and are requested to provide notice to the vice president of administrative services' office as outlined in WAC 495B-150-030 . (4) Distribution of materials. Signs and posters and visual displays must be placed only at locations authorized under, and in accordance with, WAC 495B-140-040 and college policy. Handbills, leaflets, pamphlets, flyers, and similar materials may be distributed only in relation to college sanctioned activities or for purposes of freedom of expression. (a) Materials may not be distributed in a manner that results in littering or requires college resources for disposal. (b) If groups or individuals intend to set up free-standing objects on college property, notice must be given as directed in WAC 495B-150-030 and in accordance with chapter 495B-140 WAC. (5) The group or individual utilizing the limited public forum area must return all college property to its original condition after use and may be subject to inspection by a college representative after the activity. Reasonable charges may be assessed against a group or individual for the costs of cleaning up the condition of the property beyond reasonable wear and tear or for the repair of damaged property. (6) The college president or designee may specify reasonable additional fire, safety, law enforcement, sanitation, cleanup, insurance, and other risk- or impact-mitigating requirements for the use of the limited public forum area, and the group or individual utilizing the limited public forum area must meet those requirements.