Posting materials other than in compliance with these regulations will result in sanctions. Materials may not be posted more than ten days prior to the event. Only the sponsoring organization or University staff may remove posters or flyers from authorized posting locations. Student organizations removing other organization's posters for any reason will be referred to Student Judicial Services and may be subject to loss of posting privileges on campus. In addition to the University's Posting Policy, the laws of the District of Columbia contain limitations on posting.
All policies listed below apply to any and all postings on D.C. public property.
In conformance with 700.4, the person or persons responsible for the distribution of commercial handbills, leaflets, flyers or any other advertising or informational material shall be responsible for assuring that these items are either distributed directly to persons or attached to doorknobs at private residences or places of business. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons who have received a permit from the Director of the Department of Licenses. Investigations and Inspections under 1401 of the D.C. Building Code. 701.3 Persons distributing the materials listed in 701.1 shall take all reasonable measures which may be necessary to prevent those materials from littering streets, sidewalks, or any other public space. The District's laws with respect to distribution of these materials is enforced by the Government of the District of Columbia, Public Space Maintenance Administration.