Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 6 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT › Division 250 - University of Missouri › Chapter 4 - Use of University Property › Section 6 CSR 250-4.040 - Use of Sound Amplification Devices

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to set forth the
				  policy of the University of Missouri with regard to the use of sound
				  amplification devices on the property of the university. This rule may be found
				  at section 4.031 9 of the Collected Rules and Regulations of the University of
				  Missouri.
(1) Sound
				amplification devices as used in this regulation means any electrically
				operated or assisted device for the ampliation of sound including, but not
				limited to, public address systems, bullhorns, music or voice amplifiers,
				megaphones or any combination.
(2)
				The indiscriminate and nonregulated use of sound amplification devices in the
				buildings and on the campuses and grounds of the University of Missouri is
				detrimental to and seriously disrupts and impedes the university in
				accomplishing and carrying out its functions, missions and obligations as an
				educational institution.
(3) The
				use of sound amplification devices in buildings, on the campus or any site of
				the university, whether owned by the university or under its control, except as
				provided in
				6 CSR
				250-4.040(4) is prohibited unless a
				permit for the use of the same is first obtained from the chancellor of the
				campus on which the use is proposed or the designated representative.
(4) This regulation shall not be deemed to
				limit the use of sound amplification devices as a part of and in furtherance of
				university sponsored and scheduled activities or by university officials,
				faculty and employees in performance of their duties.
(5) Permits issued pursuant to this
				regulation shall specifically specify the time, duration, location and manner
				for which the proposed use of a sound amplification device is authorized. Any
				use which deviates from the permit as to time, duration, location and manner
				shall cause the revocation by the university of the permit.
(6) A permit for the use of a sound
				amplification device may be granted-
(A) When
				the time, location, manner and extent of amplification will not unreasonably
				interfere with, detract from or distract the students, faculty, employees and
				guests of the university from their university-scheduled academic, research or
				business activities;
(B) When the
				time, location, manner and extent of amplification will not unreasonably
				interfere with, distract or otherwise cause unreasonable congestion of
				students, faculty, employees and guests of the university in going to and from
				university-scheduled academic activities or business affairs; and
(C) When the time, location, manner and
				extent of amplification will not unreasonably interfere with, distract from or
				hamper the university, its faculty and staff from fulfilling its obligations
				and missions by providing an educational institution for the benefit and
				enhancement of all students in attendance.