Okla. Admin. Code § 260:60-3-6

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 260:60-3-6 - Provisions for events, exhibits and art exhibits

(a) The following provisions apply to all events, exhibits or art exhibits:

(1) Sponsors shall confine events, exhibits and art exhibits to the public areas specified in the reservation and shall not relocate to, install, or erect additional paraphernalia in other areas of the Capitol or plazas unless the Office grants prior approval.

(2) No intoxicating beverage will be dispensed or consumed on state property.

(3) Use of cooking or heating elements of any kind is prohibited. Crock pots are allowable with prior permission.

(4) Placement of materials of any kind on structures, fixtures or vehicles in a state parking lot in conjunction with an event, exhibit or art exhibit is prohibited. The Office may remove and dispose of, or cause to be removed and disposed of, the materials without notice.

(5) Unless authorized in the reservation application, affixing banners, signs, or materials in any manner on or in the Capitol or plazas, or to an appurtenance of the Capitol or plaza, or any contents of the Capitol including furniture, fixtures, equipment or artwork is prohibited. The Office may remove and dispose of, or cause to be removed and disposed of, the signs or banners without notice. Sponsors will be held financially responsible for any damage to the Capitol, its contents, or a Plaza, including but not limited to the cost of assessing the damage and the cost of repair.

(A) Plaza. Use of handheld signs and signs on hand sticks are allowed.

(B) Capitol. Use of handheld signs is allowed in the Capitol. Signs mounted on sticks or rods are not allowed.

(6) No individual or group may restrict access to, from or within the Capitol or a plaza.

(7) No individual or group shall cause unreasonable risk to works of art, public property or persons within the Capitol or plaza.

(8) The Office prohibits commercial activity, collection of fees, solicitation of money, or fund raising events which solicit or collect money, in the Capitol or on a plaza. State agencies and non-profit organizations that sell goods to benefit or promote the function of the agency or non-profit organization may request an exemption from the Director.

(9) Events, exhibits or art exhibits for the purpose of promoting a profit making organization or individual are prohibited except as otherwise provided by law. Display of business cards or other means the Office considers promotional are prohibited.

(10) Use of audio devices may be restricted or altered to a decibel level which does not disturb or disrupt other persons in the Capitol or on a plaza. No event or activity shall exceed 90 decibels.

(11) The Office may order or seek to cause cessation of an event, activity, exhibit or art exhibit which may pose a hazard, as determined by the Office, to an individual, group, building, contents of the building, or building fixtures and appurtenances.

(12) A sponsor shall place electrical cords and cables used for events, exhibits or art exhibits so that the cords and cables limit potential hazard to persons in the area. Electrical cords and cables must be placed out of walkways unless secured to the floor.

(13) Compressed gas cylinders are prohibited.

(14) Waste accumulation of any kind in any area or manner so as to create a potential hazard to health, safety or property is prohibited.

(15) Open flames (including candles), confetti, balloons, rice, birdseed or other similar substances in conjunction with events, activities, exhibits or art exhibits are prohibited.

(16) All reptiles, animals and fowl, with the exception of assistance dogs and law enforcement canines, are prohibited in the Capitol or on a plaza.

(17) Food and drinks are not allowed on the plazas, with the exception of water.

(18) Structures of any kind, including tents and canopies, are not allowed in the Capitol or on a Plaza. A waiver of this prohibition may be requested pursuant to 260:60-1-3.

(b)Requirements at end of event, exhibit or art exhibit. A sponsor shall remove all materials used in conjunction with or created by an event, exhibit or art exhibit immediately following the conclusion of the event, exhibit or art exhibit.

(c)Unauthorized events or activities. Sponsors shall confine events, activities, exhibits and art exhibits to the purpose of the event specified in the reservation. Security personnel is authorized to intervene and take appropriate action upon detection of unauthorized events or activities.

Okla. Admin. Code § 260:60-3-6

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 8/11/2024