Code of Maine Rules › 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › 219 - BUREAU OF CAPITOL SECURITY › Chapter 41 - CAPITOL AREA SECURITY RULES › Section 219-41-2 - Regulations

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. The COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY is
				empowered to close, secure and limit access to all or a portion of the Capitol
				Area at stated times during hours when the state offices are closed, or,
				without prior notice, at any other time should a situation develop wherein all
				or a portion of the Capitol Area becomes jeopardized by the actions of any
				person or persons.
B. No person
				shall cause or participate in a demonstration of any nature in the Capitol Area
				unless written permission for such demonstration has been obtained from the
				COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY or his Designee. An application, in writing
				setting forth information as may be required, is necessary prior to the
				granting of any permit.
C. No
				person shall cause injury or damage to the trees, shrubbery or flowers in the
				Capitol Area, or damage, mar or deface the buildings, personal property or
				facilities thereon in any way.
D.
				No person shall attach or place a handbill or advertising material on any
				vehicle parking in the Capitol Area.
E. No person shall allow a pet to enter the
				Capitol Area without a physical restraint.
F. No person, except a police officer on
				duty, shall carry firearms, dangerous weapons, explosives, incendiary devices,
				or implements which by their nature are capable of being used to destroy or
				injure a person or property in the Capitol Area.
G. No person shall possess or consume any
				alcoholic beverage in the Capitol Area, except at the Blaine House Complex with
				the Governor's permission.
H. No
				person shall discard litter, as defined in 17 M.R.S.A., Section2263,
				sub-section 2, in the Capitol Area except in the containers provided
				therefor.
I. No person shall,
				without the prior written authorization of the CHIEF OF CAPITOL SECURITY light
				or add fuel to an outdoor fire in the Capitol Area, except one which is
				confined to a fireplace furnished for the purpose by the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
				IMPROVEMENTS.
J. No person shall
				solicit, give away, canvass, sell or offer for sale items or materials or make
				collections for past or current obligations in the Capitol Area without written
				authorization from the Bureau of Capitol security.
K. No person shall operate a mini-bike,
				snowmobile, all terrain vehicle or unregistered vehicle in the Capitol
				Area.
L. No person shall utilize
				the Capitol Area for any type of sports or athletic events, either formal or
				informal, except in those sections designed by the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
				IMPROVEMENTS or SUPERINTENDENT OF AUGUSTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE or with
				permission from the CHIEF OF CAPITOL SECURITY.
M. Persons or organizations seeking to use a
				designated portion of the Capitol Area must obtain a written permit by
				applying, in writing, to the COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY or his designee, and
				specifying the use intended and the persons responsible for the supervision of
				the activity.