WAC 132Z-141-050   Limitations on use.  (1) Freedom of expression is a highly valued and indispensable quality of college and university 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 college and university 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 132Z-141-010 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 college or university.

     (6) Solicitation, or distribution of handbills, pamphlets and similar materials by anyone, whether a member of the college and university 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 college or university 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 Cascadia Community College facility use (chapter 132Z-140 WAC) and Use of University of Washington facilities (chapter 478-136 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:

     (a) Smoking is prohibited inside all college or university vehicles, inside buildings and parking structures owned or occupied by the college or university and/or used by college or university 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 control board.

     (b) Permits/licenses must be displayed during the event and all other guidelines and restrictions established by the Washington state liquor control 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 control 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 control 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 college or university 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 specified room(s) or area(s) specified on the license or permit. Unopened containers may not be sold or served. No alcohol is permitted to be taken off-premises.

     (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 control 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 control board at least thirty days or more before the event.) Written authorization to apply for such license shall accompany the license application filed with the Washington state liquor control board.

     (f) Written authorization to apply for a banquet permit to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at joint facilities must be obtained from the college president or university chancellor prior to applying for the permit from the Washington state liquor control 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 control board.

     (g) Consumption, possession, dispensation, or sale of alcohol is prohibited except for persons of legal age.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 06-14-013, § 132Z-141-050, filed 6/23/06, effective 7/24/06.]