SECTION 260:60-5-2. Use of State Capitol Park

(a)   Reservation requests. All demonstrations and events to be on the State Capitol Park, 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 to the Office at least ten (10) working days prior to the beginning date of the proposed demonstration or event. 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 demonstration or event. 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)   Reservations for use of the Park are also subject to the provisions of 260:60-3-6.

(5)   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 use areas of the park.

(c)   Reservation limitations. Reservations authorize demonstrations and events only in the public area and during the time period specified in the approved application.

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