Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Technology Management and Budget
State Facilities Administration
Conduct on State Property
Section R. 18.207 - Displays on state grounds

(1) Space may be made available on state grounds to organized community groups for displays which commemorate religious, national, and traditional holidays.

(2) All groups requesting space on the state grounds for display purposes shall do so by writing to the department, property management division. Such written requests shall normally be submitted 30 days prior to the display request date.

(3) There shall be equal access to all groups regardless of sex, religion, or national origin.

(4) A display shall not be more than 6 feet in height, 4 feet in width, or 10 feet in length, unless approved by the department, and shall be on display for not longer than 14 calendar days.

(5) A disclaimer plaque will be placed at the site of the display which indicates that the display is not owned or maintained by the state of Michigan and that other groups wishing to erect displays shall obtain written approval from the department.

(6) If a request is denied, the appeal shall be submitted to the director of the department within 5 calendar days of the denial. The appeal shall include all of the following information:

(7) The director or his or her designee shall, within 10 calendar days after the receipt of the appeal, issue a written decision affirming, reversing, or modifying the denial.