SECTION 260:60-3-3. Use of public areas

(a)   Reservation requests. All events, exhibits and art exhibits to be in the public areas of the Capitol or plazas, whether for a public or private purpose, require prior written approval of the Office.

(1)   A sponsor shall submit an application for a reservation together with a check for any applicable fees (Reference 260:60-3-5) to the Office at least ten (10) working days but no more than six (6) months prior to the beginning date of the proposed event or exhibit. The application must be submitted during the Office's business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.

(2)   The application shall specify the desired date, time period, public use area, a description of the event or exhibit. The Office may request additional information as determined necessary to facilitate the reservation.

(3)   The Office may impose conditions and time limitations pursuant to the rules of this subchapter and state law.

(4)   If the Office denies a request for a reservation, the Office will issue written notice to the requesting sponsor indicating the reasons for denial. Reservation requests which indicate that the sponsor may allow or encourage conduct that is violent, threatening, abusive, obscene, or that jeopardizes the safety of self or others shall not be approved by the Office.

(b)   Prioritization of reservations. Except as otherwise provided, the Office shall issue approved reservations on a first-come, first-served basis and may limit the number of reservations in the public areas or plazas.

(c)   Reservation limitations. Reservations authorize events only in the public areas or plazas specified in the approved application. Event participants shall not block or inhibit passage through the Capitol public areas or plaza common areas, sidewalks, hallways, aisles or passageways.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1416, eff 9-12-14]