Washington Administrative Code › Title 504 - Washington State University › Chapter 504-36 - Health and safety regulations › Section 504-36-030 - Spectator events-Safety rules

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1)
			 Protection of the safety and general welfare of students, faculty and staff,
			 performers and officials, and members of the general public attending or
			 participating in spectator events on campus is a primary concern of Washington
			 State University.
(2) The following
			 rules of conduct apply to all spectator events of Washington State University.
			 "Spectator event," for the purposes of this section, means ticketed or
			 nonticketed athletic or entertainment events held on any portion of university
			 property and all campuses and locations (hereafter the "event site").
(a) Behavior which in the judgment of
			 designated university officials, as defined in subsection (4) of this section,
			 constitutes a disruption of the event or a safety hazard for other spectators
			 or participants is prohibited.
(b)
			 For ticketed events, an individual is entitled to occupy only the seat for
			 which they have the proper ticket.
(c) Photographing or making audio or visual
			 recordings of a spectator event for commercial purposes is not permitted
			 without specific written permission from the WSU athletic department (for
			 athletic events) or the performer and applicable designated university official
			 (for entertainment events).
(d)
			 Aisles, walkways, and stairs must be kept clear of hazards and obstacles at all
			 times to ensure safe and easy passage for all persons.
(e) All WSU campuses and locations are
			 tobacco free.
(f) Unless otherwise
			 expressly permitted by the specific event rules, each spectator is allowed to
			 bring one empty disposable or non-disposable water bottle into the event site,
			 provided that the capacity of the water bottle is no more than one and one-half
			 liters. All other beverage containers and devices used for carrying beverage
			 con- tainers are prohibited.
(g)
			 For events that have been designated by university officials as subject to the
			 clear bag policy in subsection (3)(d) of this section, bags brought to the
			 event site must comply with the following rules:
(i) Subject to the following exceptions, each
			 spectator is allowed to bring only one bag into an event site. The bag must be
			 clear (clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC) and no larger than 14 inches by eight
			 inches by 14 inches. In addition to one clear bag as described, a spectator may
			 bring the following, subject to additional inspection upon entrance:
(A) One small clutch bag, with or without a
			 handle strap, that is no larger than four and one-half inches by six and
			 one-half inches (the approximate size of a hand).
(B) An additional clear bag of the size
			 specified above for medically necessary items.
(C) An additional clear bag of the size
			 specified above for supplies (such as diapers, wipes, and similar items) for
			 babies and small children.
(ii) For seated events, any bag(s) must be
			 small enough to fit completely under the spectator's seat, where such bags must
			 be kept.
(h) For events
			 that have been designated by university officials as subject to the clear bag
			 policy, prohibited bags and containers include, but are not limited to:
(i) Purses larger than a clutch
			 bag;
(ii) Coolers;
(iii) Briefcases;
(iv) Backpacks and hydration packs;
(v) Fanny packs;
(vi) Cinch bags;
(vii) Luggage of any kind;
(viii) Computer or camera bags;
(ix) Binocular cases;
(x) Any bag that does not meet the
			 requirements of (g) of this subsection.
(i) For events that have been designated by
			 university officials as subject to the clear bag policy, spectators are allowed
			 to bring personal items, e.g., keys, cellular telephones, wallet, makeup, in
			 their pockets if they choose not to use a clear bag.
(j) The following items are prohibited in all
			 event sites:
(i) Fireworks, weapons, explosive
			 devices, or artificial noise-making devices (such as airhorns);
(ii) Items deemed potentially dangerous by
			 designated university officials;
(iii) Drones;
(iv) Laser pointers;
(v) Extension items used to hold cellular
			 telephones or cameras in place (e.g., "selfie sticks");
(vi) Flag poles, or any items that act as an
			 extension of an arm and have a flag or sign affixed;
(vii) Footballs, frisbees, sport balls, any
			 kind of inflatable balls, or any other projectiles;
(viii) Umbrellas;
(ix) Seat cushions with rigid frames, unless
			 expressly permitted by the specific event rules. Seatback cushions must:
(A) Be soft sided;
(B) Contain no pockets or zippers;
			 and
(C) Be no wider than 18
			 inches.
(x) Pets or
			 animals, except as allowed by WAC
			 504-36-020 or as otherwise
			 required by state or federal law;
(xi) Food and beverages, unless expressly
			 permitted by the specific event rules or purchased from a vendor within the
			 event site;
(xii) Possessing and/or
			 consuming illegal drugs or marijuana. Possession and/or consumption of
			 alcoholic beverages is permitted subject to restrictions.
(A) Any illegal drugs, marijuana, or
			 alcoholic beverages, except for such beverages provided in accordance with
			 (j)(xii)(B) of this subsection, found in the possession of a spectator or
			 otherwise found on the event site may be confiscated and delivered to the
			 custody of designated university officials for law enforcement purposes or for
			 disposal, as appropriate.
(B)
			 Alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at event sites
			 only under a valid permit or license issued by the Washington state liquor and
			 cannabis board. Events at which alcoholic beverages are possessed, sold,
			 served, and consumed must comply with the restrictions imposed by the
			 Washington state liquor and cannabis board, the restrictions and policies
			 imposed by the university, and all applicable laws.