Adm 2.04(9) (9) If any word, phrase, section, or other portion of this chapter, or any written guidance issued under this chapter’s authority, is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this section or any other section in this chapter, which shall remain in force and not be affected by such holding.

Adm 2.04(10) (10) If a person or organization is aggrieved by a decision of the state capitol police staff with respect to the denial, disallowance, or limitation of any permit or advance notice, an appeal may be taken to the chief of state capitol police within 3 business days of that decision. The appeal shall be in writing, stating the basis of the appeal and the relief sought, and attaching any relevant information or documents. The chief of state capitol police may deny an appeal, grant an appeal, or grant an appeal subject to conditions consistent with this chapter. Appeal decisions by the chief of state capitol police shall be in writing and shall be made within 3 business days. Appeals not granted by the chief of state capitol police are deemed denied. Decisions of the chief of state capitol police under this sub-section shall be deemed final agency decisions.

Adm 2.04 Note Note: An application for use of state office buildings and facilities may be obtained from the Department of Administration, State Capitol Police, P.O. Box 7864, Madison, Wisconsin 53707.

Adm 2.04 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98; EmR1321: emerg. am. (1) (intro.), cr. (1m), am. (2), cr. (2m), (2r), (2z), am. (3), (5), (7), cr. (9), (10), eff. 11-27-13; CR 14-001: am. (1) (intro.), cr. (1m), am. (2), cr. (2m), (2r), (2z), am. (3), (5), (7), cr. (9), (10) Register July 2014 No. 703, eff. 8-1-14; CR 21-110: am. (1m) (b), (5) Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22.

Adm 2.05 Adm 2.05 Personal and commercial solicitation.

Adm 2.05(1) (1) No person or organization may solicit contributions for charitable or nonprofit organizations within the state office buildings and facilities, upon the grounds thereof, or within state capitol park without express written approval of the department.

Adm 2.05(2) (2) No person or organization may solicit to sell or consummate sale of any merchandise or service within the state office buildings and facilities, upon the grounds thereof, or within state capitol park without the express written approval of the department.

Adm 2.05 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98.

Adm 2.06 Adm 2.06 Handbills and other literature.

Adm 2.06(1) (1) No handbills, literature, promotional materials or devices which advertise, promote or identify a commercial enterprise may be distributed within or on the grounds of the state office buildings and facilities or on the grounds of state capitol park without the express written authority of the department. The department may enforce the size, advertising message and location for distribution of permitted materials.

Adm 2.06(2) (2) No person may litter in any state building or facility, or on state grounds by the distribution of handbills, literature, promotional materials or devices. Regulation of conduct in respect to littering shall be under the provision of s. 16.84 (2), Stats., and the respective anti-litter ordinances of the municipalities in which state office buildings and facilities are located.

Adm 2.06(3) (3) If the department approves a request to distribute handbills, literature or promotional materials on or in buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department, the department shall designate the time and location for the distribution.

Adm 2.06 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98.

Adm 2.07 Adm 2.07 Exterior and interior displays and decorations.

Adm 2.07(1) (1) Flags. The United States flag and the flag of the state of Wisconsin shall be the only flags flown, hung, or displayed from any state office building or facility, except as the governor may direct.

Adm 2.07(2) (2) Displays and decorations. No exhibit may be erected, attached, mounted, or displayed within or on the building or the grounds of any state office building or facility without the express written authority of the department. Any exhibit advertising, promoting, or identifying a commercial enterprise or a political activity is prohibited except as indicated in sub. (4). Any unauthorized exhibit shall be removed and disposed of by the department. This provision shall not be applied to any individual who holds a sign that is not larger than 28 inches in length or width, or to any item of clothing worn by an individual. The department may set reasonable time limits on permitted activities.

Adm 2.07(3) (3) Unauthorized material. The use of stickers, labels, cellophane pressure sensitive tape, screws, nails or any other mounting technique adversely affecting the structural or decorative integrity of a state office building or facility is prohibited. Where there has been a violation, the material will be immediately removed and the cost of restoration may be charged to the person or agency responsible.

Adm 2.07(4) (4) Department approval. Commercial organizations sponsoring a non-profit event may be acknowledged during that event with permission of the department. The department may specify the size and location of any display, sign, banner or graphic and artistic material, as indicated in sub. (2).

Adm 2.07 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98; EmR1321: emerg. am. (2) eff. 11-27-13; CR 14-001: am. (2) Register July 2014 No. 703, eff. 8-1-14.

Adm 2.08 Adm 2.08 Introduction of equipment and hazards.

Adm 2.08(1) (1) To provide a place of employment that is safe for employees and frequenters thereof, pursuant to s. 101.11, Stats., the department shall have the right to confiscate and dispose of any hazard to the life, health, safety or welfare of state employees or the public. The department shall have the right to correct or eliminate any hazardous situation arising out of any action by a tenant agency or individual and to charge the tenant agency or individual for costs incurred to correct or eliminate any hazardous situation or practice by a tenant agency. Any person who refuses to remove or correct any hazardous situation at the request of any department employee shall be subject to citation pursuant to s. Adm 2.14 (2) (zd). These hazards include, but are not limited to, the following:

Adm 2.08(1)(a) (a) Supplies, goods or materials stored in the public corridors of the buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department.

Adm 2.08(1)(b) (b) Any equipment, apparatus or machines which fail to comply with the state administrative code and local fire code, unless exempted. All equipment shall be approved by the department prior to delivery and installation.

Adm 2.08(1)(c) (c) Any personal property introduced into buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department if the operation of said property is dependent upon the electrical or other utility service of the building, without prior express written approval of the department. The department shall not be liable for any personal property located within buildings and grounds controlled by the department regardless of whether the property is or is not permitted.

Adm 2.08(1)(d) (d) Holiday trees or holiday decorations or other displays, decorations, signs, banners, or the like introduced in buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department without the approval of the department or contrary to the manner instructed by the department.

Adm 2.08(1)(e) (e) Parked bicycles as defined in s. 340.01 (5), Stats., mopeds as defined in s. 340.01 (29m), Stats., motor bicycles as defined in s. 340.01 (30), Stats., and motorcycles as defined in s. 340.01 (32), Stats., on or in buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department, except in designated parking stalls or bicycle racks. State-owned two- and three-wheeled cycles are exempt from the provisions of this section.

Adm 2.08(1)(f) (f) The introduction or use of equipment that causes interference to electrical and mechanical systems in buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department, or creates a condition in violation of state administrative code. Violators may be responsible for all costs incurred by the department for any violations.

Adm 2.08(2) (2) A tenant agency shall not allow materials to accumulate in buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department in such a way as to create a hazard or to interfere with the efficient operation or maintenance of ventilation or other building systems.

Adm 2.08 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98; EmR1321: emerg. am. (1) (intro.), (d), eff. 11-27-13; CR 14-001: am. (1) (intro.), (d) Register July 2014 No. 703, eff. 8-1-14.