Revised June 1994; Revised October 2001,  Reviewed October 2004, Next Review October 2007, Revised July 2008.

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310.00  Distribution/Posting Areas 
320.00  Applicable Restriction

310.00 Distribution/Posting Areas

Affiliated and non-affiliated groups may distribute written materials in the following areas, subject to the restrictions set forth in 320.00.

1. The Centennial Mall located directly south of Montana Hall.
2. The areas adjacent to the Bobcat Stadium. No distribution is allowed within the fenced enclosure of the stadium.
3. The cement areas adjacent to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, at least 40 feet west of base of stairs on North and South entrances. See map.
4. The public use bulletin boards by Sherrick Hall and the Library for posting of written material.

320.00 Applicable Restrictions

The following restrictions on the distribution and posting of printed materials apply.

1. No distribution is allowed within the Fieldhouse or Stadium, except materials pertaining to the event distributed by the University or by a private organization which has leased the facility with written approval of the Director of Sports Facilities or designee.
2. If the written material pertains to political campaigns, the policies pertaining to Political Campaigning [Section 500.00 ] also apply.
3. No commercial promotion or solicitation will be allowed at the time of distribution of written materials on campus, except by commercial enterprises which have contractual agreements with the University which authorize such distribution or promotion in exchange for support of a University program.
4. Handbills, bumper stickers, or any other similar materials may not be placed or posted on vehicles on the University campus. Persons or groups that place or post materials in violation of this policy may be required to remove the materials and/or charged for the cost of removal or damages.
5. Handbills or other printed materials may be posted on the public bulletin boards adjacent to the Library and Sherrick Hall. These bulletin boards may be used for commercial purposes, informational purposes, or for solicitation of charitable contributions. They may be used by any person or group, whether affiliated or non-affiliated, without prior approval. All notices will be removed at regular intervals. Other building bulletin boards are reserved for use by particular offices; unauthorized postings may be removed without notice.
6. Printed materials may not be placed on any bulletin board or other interior surface of any University building without the consent of the Building Supervisor and in accordance with the rules established for each building.
7. No notice, sign, banner, advertisement, or document of any kind may be attached to any wall, door, tree or other surface, other than kiosks or bulletin boards provided for such purposes. Banners promoting a University or an ASMSU event may be hung over the Wilson Hall balcony upon prior approval of the Dean of Letters and Sciences or in an Auxiliary Building upon prior approval of the Director of Auxiliaries. Damage to walls or other surfaces resulting from violation of this policy will require that the individual or organization responsible pay the costs of repair or cleaning.
8. The University does not assume any obligations or responsibility for the content of the materials distributed. Furthermore, the University reminds any organization distributing materials to be aware of laws concerning defamation, obscenity, fair labor practices, etc.

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