Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Capitol Preservation Board (State)
Title R131 - Administration
Rule R131-11 - Preservation of Free Speech Activities
Section R131-11-3 - Definitions

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 131-11-3

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

The definitions of rule R131-2-3 shall apply to this rule R131-11. In addition, the following definitions shall apply for purposes of this rule:

(1) "Free Speech" and "Freedom of Assembly" means the exercise of free speech and freedom of assembly as protected by the constitutions of the state of Utah and the United States.

(2) "Free Speech Activity" or "Free Speech Activities" means the use of an area of the Capitol Hill Complex for a demonstration, rally, leafleting, press conference, vigil, march or parade that is available for such activity under this rule, by one or more persons for constitutionally protected free speech or assembly.

(a) "Advanced Planned Free Speech Activity" means a free speech activity that can be reasonably scheduled in advance of its occurrence, such that the executive director may lawfully require compliance with certain requirements as specified in this rule.

(b) "Short-Notice Free Speech Activity" means a free speech activity that arises out of, or is related to events or other public issued which cannot be reasonably anticipated far enough in advance of the occurrence to reasonably allow compliance with the requirements for an advanced planned free speech activity.

(3) "Demonstration" means the assembly of a group of individuals that join together to express a point of view openly.

(4) "Rally" means to hold an open gathering of a group of individuals of similar purpose to join together to express a point of view openly.

(5) "Leafleting" means the continuous unsolicited distribution of leaflets, buttons, handbills, pamphlets, flyers or any other written or similar materials indiscriminately to pedestrians or passers by.

(6) "Press Conference" is an organized formal assembly called by an individual or group to announce or express a point of view to the public utilizing the press and other media.

(7) "Vigil" means an assembly of an individual or individuals who come together to demonstrate their solidarity by an occasion or devotional watching or observance.

(8) "March" or "Parade" means the organized assembly of individuals who are celebrating or expressing a point of view while moving from one location to another.

(9) "Public Areas" are all areas on the Capitol Hill Complex which are open to the public.

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