Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
(1) Protection of the safety and general
welfare of students, faculty and staff, performers and officials, and members
of the general public attending or participating in spectator events on campus
is a primary concern of Washington State University.
(2) The following rules of conduct apply to
all spectator events of Washington State University. "Spectator event," for the
purposes of this section, means ticketed or nonticketed athletic or
entertainment events held on any portion of university property and all
campuses and locations (hereafter the "event site").
(a) Behavior which in the judgment of
designated university officials, as defined in subsection (4) of this section,
constitutes a disruption of the event or a safety hazard for other spectators
or participants is prohibited.
(b)
For ticketed events, an individual is entitled to occupy only the seat for
which they have the proper ticket.
(c) Photographing or making audio or visual
recordings of a spectator event for commercial purposes is not permitted
without specific written permission from the WSU athletic department (for
athletic events) or the performer and applicable designated university official
(for entertainment events).
(d)
Aisles, walkways, and stairs must be kept clear of hazards and obstacles at all
times to ensure safe and easy passage for all persons.
(e) All WSU campuses and locations are
tobacco free.
(f) Unless otherwise
expressly permitted by the specific event rules, each spectator is allowed to
bring one empty disposable or non-disposable water bottle into the event site,
provided that the capacity of the water bottle is no more than one and one-half
liters. All other beverage containers and devices used for carrying beverage
con- tainers are prohibited.
(g)
For events that have been designated by university officials as subject to the
clear bag policy in subsection (3)(d) of this section, bags brought to the
event site must comply with the following rules:
(i) Subject to the following exceptions, each
spectator is allowed to bring only one bag into an event site. The bag must be
clear (clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC) and no larger than 14 inches by eight
inches by 14 inches. In addition to one clear bag as described, a spectator may
bring the following, subject to additional inspection upon entrance:
(A) One small clutch bag, with or without a
handle strap, that is no larger than four and one-half inches by six and
one-half inches (the approximate size of a hand).
(B) An additional clear bag of the size
specified above for medically necessary items.
(C) An additional clear bag of the size
specified above for supplies (such as diapers, wipes, and similar items) for
babies and small children.
(ii) For seated events, any bag(s) must be
small enough to fit completely under the spectator's seat, where such bags must
be kept.
(h) For events
that have been designated by university officials as subject to the clear bag
policy, prohibited bags and containers include, but are not limited to:
(i) Purses larger than a clutch
bag;
(iv) Backpacks and hydration packs;
(vii) Luggage of any kind;
(viii) Computer or camera bags;
(x) Any bag that does not meet the
requirements of (g) of this subsection.
(i) For events that have been designated by
university officials as subject to the clear bag policy, spectators are allowed
to bring personal items, e.g., keys, cellular telephones, wallet, makeup, in
their pockets if they choose not to use a clear bag.
(j) The following items are prohibited in all
event sites:
(i) Fireworks, weapons, explosive
devices, or artificial noise-making devices (such as airhorns);
(ii) Items deemed potentially dangerous by
designated university officials;
(v) Extension items used to hold cellular
telephones or cameras in place (e.g., "selfie sticks");
(vi) Flag poles, or any items that act as an
extension of an arm and have a flag or sign affixed;
(vii) Footballs, frisbees, sport balls, any
kind of inflatable balls, or any other projectiles;
(ix) Seat cushions with rigid frames, unless
expressly permitted by the specific event rules. Seatback cushions must:
(B) Contain no pockets or zippers;
and
(C) Be no wider than 18
inches.
(x) Pets or
animals, except as allowed by WAC
504-36-020 or as otherwise
required by state or federal law;
(xi) Food and beverages, unless expressly
permitted by the specific event rules or purchased from a vendor within the
event site;
(xii) Possessing and/or
consuming illegal drugs or marijuana. Possession and/or consumption of
alcoholic beverages is permitted subject to restrictions.
(A) Any illegal drugs, marijuana, or
alcoholic beverages, except for such beverages provided in accordance with
(j)(xii)(B) of this subsection, found in the possession of a spectator or
otherwise found on the event site may be confiscated and delivered to the
custody of designated university officials for law enforcement purposes or for
disposal, as appropriate.
(B)
Alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at event sites
only under a valid permit or license issued by the Washington state liquor and
cannabis board. Events at which alcoholic beverages are possessed, sold,
served, and consumed must comply with the restrictions imposed by the
Washington state liquor and cannabis board, the restrictions and policies
imposed by the university, and all applicable laws.
(3) Designated
university officials, as defined in subsection (4) of this section, are
authorized to act to the fullest extent of the law to enforce the prohibitions
set forth in subsection (2) of this section. This includes, but is not limited
to, the following:
(a) Designated university
officials may perform an inspection of all items, bags, and persons entering or
present at any event site.
(b)
Designated university officials may use additional methods of security
screening including, but not limited to, video security systems, metal
detection, and other technologies, to detect the presence of prohibited items
at an event site.
(c) The
university chief of police/director of public safety, or designee; the director
of campus safety or equivalent for locations other than Pullman, or designee;
in consultation with the event sponsor, may implement a no reentry policy for
any event.
(d) The clear bag policy
is enforced at various venues at the discretion of university personnel and
management. Exceptions may also be made depending on the venue. If a designated
university official makes the determination that a given bag is prohibited, the
possessor of the bag must remove the bag from the event site premises or may
surrender the bag to such designated university official for
disposal.
(e) When there is
reasonable cause to believe that a person is violating, or is attempting to
violate, the requirements identified in subsection (2) of this section, such
person is denied license or privilege to enter or remain in or upon the event
site premises, and designated university officials may take necessary action to
deny entry or to remove such persons from the event site premises.
(f) Prohibited items found in the possession
of a spectator or otherwise found on the event site are to be confiscated and
delivered to the custody of designated university officials for law enforcement
purposes or for disposal, as appropriate.
(g) Violation of the requirements identified
in subsection (2) of this section or failure to vacate the event site premises
upon request of designated university officials may result in university
disciplinary action (if applicable), a no trespass order under WAC
504-35-150 (Administrative
control-Trespass) barring the individual from campus, and/or subsequent legal
proceedings under federal or state law and/or the Washington Administrative
Code.
(4) For purposes
of this section, designated university officials include the president of the
university or designee, the executive vice president for finance and
administration or designee, campus chancellor or designee of the campus where
the event site is located, and the following officials:
(a) Director of athletics or designee for
athletic events;
(b) Director of
the Beasley Coliseum or designee for Beasley Coliseum events;
(c) Director of the Compton Union Building or
designee for events in the Compton Union Building;
(d) Director of the School of Music or
designee for events sponsored by that school;
(e) The WSU chief of police/director of
public safety, the director of campus safety or equivalent for locations other
than Pullman, or designee;
(f)
Officers of the WSU police department when (i) acting at the request of any of
the above-named officials to enforce university regulations, or (ii) enforcing
state laws or local ordinances;
(g)
Campus safety personnel, contracted or hired security personnel, and crowd
management personnel when:
(i) Acting at the
direction of the above-named officials or designees to enforce university
regulations; or
(ii) Enforcing
state laws or local ordinances.
Statutory Authority:
RCW
28B.30.150. 12-18-021, § 504-36-030,
filed 8/27/12, effective 9/27/12. Statutory Authority:
RCW
28B.30.125 and [28B.30.]150(1). 97-20-019,
§ 504-36-030, filed 9/19/97, effective 9/19/97. Statutory Authority:
RCW
28B.30.125 and
28B.30.150. 80-07-015 (Order
80-2, Resolution 6/80-15), § 504-36-030, filed 6/11/80; Order 77-2, §
504-36-030, filed 8/3/77.