The Florida State University strives to create a campus culture that supports the academic mission of the University, and which provides an environment conducive to learning. Moreover, it is important the campus environment is aesthetically pleasing and welcoming for faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and visitors. The campus should be free from excessive and abusive postings, chalking and the distribution of commercial and promotional materials, which deface, and depreciate the value of our grounds, facilities, and campuses.

When these acts occur, it is imperative that University officials, with the assistance of our University community, take the appropriate action to uphold a positive campus culture by educating the citizens of our community, encouraging positive participation in campus activities, and addressing the improper posting, chalking and distribution of materials on FSU campuses. Thus, the following Policy is effective, September 1, 2001.

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1. The FSU Posting Policy is promulgated by the President pursuant to F.S. 229.0082(6). Nothing stated in this Policy is intended to modify or supersede the provisions set forth by the Commercial Solicitation Policy governing commercial solicitation and use of FSU facilities for commercial purposes.
   
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2. A Central Posting & Promotions Office (CPPO) is hereby created. The CPPO is directly responsible to the President or designee, and is designated to implement the provisions of the Posting Policy by handling all matters relating to the posting, chalking and distribution of materials on FSU campuses. The President or designee shall designate a University employee to be in charge of the CPPO with full authority to implement the Posting Policy.
   
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3. Subject to coordination with and approval by the CPPO, individual departments, offices or units may impose area specific Posting Policies, so long as the minimum requirements of this Policy are upheld.
   
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4. Definitions:
   
   
   1. "Adhesive" - any tape or glue or material used to assist in posting papers, fliers or other objects to a surface.
      
      
   2. "Chalking" - the use of a water-soluble substance or substance washable by rain that is for the purpose of writing or drawing on concrete/paved sidewalks.
      
      
   3. "Department" - any division, department, office, academic unit, program or center officially recognized as an FSU entity.
      
      
   4. "Distribution" - the act of delivering, handing out, and passing out material.
      
      
   5. "Flier" - any material used for the purpose of advertising, regardless if promotional, political, commercial or informational in nature.
      
      
   6. "Material" - any paper, product, item, or object used for the purpose of advertisement, display or distribution, regardless if promotional, commercial or informational in nature.
      
      
   7. "Non-FSU Entity" - any business or operation, private, public or commercial that is not recognized as an FSU owned or operated entity.
      
      
   8. "Posting" - the placing of any material, used for the purpose of advertising, regardless if promotional, commercial or informational in nature, on any object.
      
      
   9. "Posting board" - a corked board or strip, surrounded on two or four sides by a frame, designed for posting material by tacks or other approved means.
      
      
   10. "Sticker" - a paper material with a gummed back or self-adhesive label (i.e., bumper stickers, name tags, "I Voted" stickers, campaign labels, etc.).
       
       
   11. "Student organization" - any student group or club that is: registered through Organizational and Leadership Services; officially recognized and sanctioned by an FSU department, program, unit or office; a fraternity, sorority or Greek organization of the Dean of Students Office, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, or National Pan-Hellenic Council; or FSU sports clubs.
       
       
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5. Staples, Adhesives, Glues, and Tapes Prohibited.
   
   
   1. The use of staples, adhesives, glues and tapes is strictly prohibited.
      
      
   2. All costs associated with the removal of any material posted using staples, adhesives, glues or tapes, regardless of the individual(s) responsible for the posting, will be billed to the party responsible for the purchase, promotion and/or distribution of the adhesive, glue or tape.
      
      
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6. Use of Stickers.
   
   
   1. The use of stickers is limited to stickers that are easily removable from surfaces. Questions concerning the appropriateness of a sticker should be addressed to the CPPO. The CPPO's decision is final.
      
      
   2. Placing a sticker on any object or property of the University is strictly prohibited. Stickers are only for the purpose of distributing to an individual as bumper stickers, name tags, informational material or stickers to be worn by a person.
      
      
   3. The CPPO will notify the party responsible for the purchase, promotion and/or distribution of materials containing adhesives, stickers, glues and tapes of the location of improper posting materials, and provide the said party with 24-hours from the date of the receipt of the notification to remove the item or items. Should the offending party not act to remove the offending item or items within the 24-hour period, the said party will be billed for all costs associated with the removal of the item(s).
      
      
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7. Alcohol and Illegal Drug Promotions.
   
   
   1. Materials making reference to the use, sale, consumption or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs are prohibited, including, but not limited to: 2-4-1 specials, beat-the-clock deals, happy hours, or illustrations/photos depicting these activities.
      
      
   2. Alcohol education materials/promotions (i.e., Alcohol/Health programs, responsible drinking programs, FSU Alcohol awareness organizations; logos of sponsors, etc.), which are sanctioned as University sponsored events are permissible, so long as it does not violate the University Alcohol Policy, or section 7(a) of this Policy.
      
      
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8. Passing or Handing out Materials Designations/Regulations.
   
   
   1. The passing or handing out of literature, fliers, posters, advertisements, or any other material is limited to only recognized FSU student organizations and FSU departments and programs. No commercial advertisements should be distributed in this manner on the FSU campus.
      
      
   2. The passing or handing out of literature, fliers, posters, advertisements, or any other material is limited to the following areas, except as outlined by Section (17) of this Policy: Oglesby Union, FSU Bookstore sidewalk area, Dirac and Strozier library sidewalk areas, and the walkway between the Rovetta and Bellamy buildings.
      
      
   3. Passing or handing out fliers inside any academic or administrative building, residence hall or University facility is prohibited. Such exceptions may be granted in cases where the material intended to be distributed is directly related to the mission or goals of the University, FSU department, program or administrative office. Only FSU departments and student organizations can be granted approval. The senior University official's decision is final.
      
      
   4. Student organizations passing out fliers will be responsible for the clean-up or removal of their fliers that litter campus grounds or facilities, regardless of the individuals littering.
      
      
   5. The CPPO will notify the party responsible for the purchase, promotion and/or distribution of materials of the location of the litter caused by their materials, and provide the said party with 24 hours from the date of notice to clean up the litter. Should the offending party not act to remove the litter within the 24-hour period, the said party will be billed for all costs associated with the clean-up of any litter caused by the distribution of material.
      
      
   6. The passing out of materials must be conducted in a courteous manner, and cannot be disruptive to the FSU community or the orderly processes of the university. Materials may not be forced upon an individual.
      
      
   7. Materials must be clear and legible, must bear the organization's name, and provide current contact information.
      
      
   8. Fliers or materials that promote a student organization's event, which is being held at an establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, must clearly state the student organization responsible for sponsoring/hosting the event, and current contact information.
      
      
   9. Materials making reference to the use, sale, consumption or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs is prohibited, including but not limited to: 2-4-1 specials, beat-the-clock deals, happy hours, or illustrations/photos depicting these activities.
      
      
   10. Failure to adhere to this Policy will result in immediate removal of the materials from the area, and action being taken by the University.
       
       
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9. Posting Designations/Regulations.
   
   
   1. Posting is limited to only designated, open posting boards or posting strips. Maps designating approved posting locations may be obtained through Organization and Leadership Services located in the Oglesby Union, the Department of Business Services in the University Center, the Central Posting Office, or CPPO website.
      
      
   2. Posting is strictly prohibited, in or on the following: residence halls, sidewalks, interior and exterior walls of buildings, glass, windows, doors, concrete, pilings, columns, windows, painted surfaces, brick, wood surfaces, trees, traffic signs, campus signage, light posts/poles, trash cans, bathrooms, staircases, railings, borders and frames of posting boards, emergency call phones, fixtures, mailboxes, newsstands, ad dispensers, bus stops, utility boxes, motor vehicles, and private property.
      
      
   3. Posting inside academic and administrative buildings is limited to open public posting boards and posting strips. Posting is not allowed on reserved or departmental boards, walls, classrooms, chalkboards, desks, podiums, doors, glass, windows, or door knobs.
      
      
   4. All requests to distribute any material in residence halls must be directed to the University Housing Office.
      
      
   5. Tacks are to be used on posting boards and strips (the use of staples, tapes, stickers or adhesives is prohibited).
      
      
   6. Postings on top of others will be removed.
      
      
   7. Materials are not to be attached to posting board frames, back of boards or surrounding areas. All postings should be limited to the cork portion of the posting board or posting strip.
      
      
   8. No more than one (1) flier per student organization/department/business/individual may be posted on the same posting board or posting strip.
      
      
   9. Fliers are limited to a maximum size of 11" x 17", except as outlined in Section (17)(d). Any flier that exceeds the size limit will be immediately removed.
      
      
   10. Fliers may not be posted or placed on vehicles.
       
       
   11. Staples, adhesives, stickers, tapes or glues are prohibited.
       
       
   12. Postings must not interfere with or impede the orderly and safe functions and operations of the University.
       
       
   13. Postings must be clear and legible, must bear the name of the student organization, department, business or individual, and must provide current contact information.
       
       
   14. Postings making reference to the use, sale, consumption or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs are prohibited, including but not limited to: 2-4-1specials, beat-the-clock deals, happy hours, or illustrations/photos depicting these activities.
       
       
   15. All postings, regardless of the time or date placed, will be removed every 1st and 15th of each month. Fliers will be removed due to damage or deterioration caused by inclement weather or excessive posting.
       
       
   16. During the first two (2) weeks and last two (2) weeks of each semester, boards with excessive posting will be cleaned on a daily basis. Fliers posted by FSU departments, programs, or student organizations that provide information related to FSU programs, issues and events will be given priority.
       
       
   17. Failure to adhere to these regulations will result in immediate removal of the flier, and action being taken by the University.
       
       
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10. Chalking Designations/Regulations.
    
    
    1. Chalking on campus is limited to recognized student organizations and FSU departments, and is permitted only on paved sidewalks. Chalking on brick surfaces is prohibited.
       
       
    2. Chalking is limited to the following designated paved sidewalk areas: Strozier and Dirac libraries, Oglesby/Rovetta Business Building sidewalk areas, Stone Building sidewalk areas, and front sidewalk area of FSU Bookstore.
       
       
    3. Chalking must be done in open areas that can be directly washed by rain.
       
       
    4. The substance used for chalking must be water-soluble and easily washable by water or rain.
       
       
    5. Chalking is prohibited on brick surfaces, walls, benches, glass, windows, doors, pilings, columns, windows, painted surfaces, trees, traffic signs, light posts, emergency call phones, fixtures, mailboxes, newsstands, ad dispensers, bus stops, utility boxes, motor vehicles, statues, private property, and other objects, except designated sidewalk areas.
       
       
    6. Chalking must be clear and legible, must bear the name of the student organization or department, and must provide current contact information.
       
       
    7. Chalking making reference to the use, sale, consumption or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs is prohibited.
       
       
    8. The CPPO will notify the party responsible for improper chalking, and provide the said party with 24 hours to clean up the chalking in violation of this Policy. Should the offending party not act to remove the chalk within the 24-hour period, the said party will be billed for all costs associated with the clean-up of the chalk.
       
       
    9. Maps and information specifying designated areas may be obtained through Organization and Leadership Services located in the Oglesby Union, the Department of Business Services in the University Center, the Central Posting Office, or FSU website.
       
       
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11. Free-Standing Signs (Sandwich Boards/A-signs/Tee-Pees and Stake Signs)
    
    
    1. All student organizations or FSU departments wanting to place free standing signs on campus must register through the Central Posting Office (645-4811) at least five (5) calendar days prior to the placement of signs, and receive written approval prior to placement of signs.
       
       
    2. Free-standing signs are limited to only recognized FSU student organizations and University departments. No commercial advertisements should be distributed in this way on FSU campus.
       
       
    3. The placement of free-standing signs must be in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes, and is limited to the following grass/non-paved areas, except as outlined in Section (17) of this Policy: Oglesby Union and adjacent grass areas, FSU Bookstore grass area, Dirac and Strozier library grass areas, grass areas of entrance way to residence halls, and the grass areas between the Rovetta and Bellamy buildings.
       
       
    4. The placement of free-standing signs on sidewalks, walkways or any paved areas is prohibited. Except for emergency, safety, warning or directional signs placed by law enforcement officials, parking and transportation officials, facilities management officials, or university officials acting on behalf of the university to announce a matter directly related to the health, safety or welfare of the university community.
       
       
    5. The maximum size for free standing signs must not exceed 5 feet in height, and 3 feet in width.
       
       
    6. The maximum number of free-standing signs that can be placed per student organization/FSU department, except as outlined in Section (17), is as follows:
       1. Five (5) A Signs/Sandwich Boards/Tee Pees, and
       2. Ten (10) Stake Signs
          
          
    7. Free-standing signs can be placed on campus for a maximum of seven (7) calendar days.
       
       
    8. The student organization or FSU department will be responsible for the removal of all signs within 24 hours after the ending date/time of the event(s).
       
       
    9. Signs must state the beginning and ending dates of the event.
       
       
    10. Signs must be clear and legible, must bear the organization's name, and provide current contact information.
        
        
    11. Materials making reference to the use, sale, consumption or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs are prohibited, including but not limited to: 2-4-1 specials, beat-the-clock deals, happy hours, or illustrations/photos depicting these activities.
        
        
    12. Signs will be removed due to: harm posed to the university community; damage or deterioration by inclement weather; excessive postings; or space constraints.
        
        
    13. The Central Posting Office Director, due to space limitations, reserves the right to reduce display time, change space allocation, and deny space, when deemed necessary. The CPPO's decision shall be final.
        
        
    14. The CPPO will notify the party responsible for the signs that it has 24 hours from the date of notice to remove the signs that violate this Policy. Failure to place or remove signs within the specified time frame will result in immediate removal and disposal, and the organization will be responsible for paying all costs associated with clean-up and removal.
        
        
    15. Failure to adhere to these regulations will result in immediate removal and disposal of the sign(s), and action being taken by the University.
        
        
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12. Banners
    
    
    1. The use of banners is limited to only recognized student organizations and FSU departments. The use of banners is restricted to Special Events as specified in paragraph (17)(a), or as specified in paragraph (12)(b) or paragraph (12)(c). The CPPO, in consultation with the President or designee, shall make a final decision regarding the placement of the banners taking into consideration safety, potential damage to buildings, property, trees and plants, and importance of the event or matter being advertised.
       
       
    2. Any student organization or FSU department wanting to place a banner in the Oglesby Union, must contact the Oglesby Union Office for procedures and approval.
       
       
    3. Any student organization or FSU department wanting to place a banner on a residence hall, must contact the University Housing Office for procedures and approval. Decisions of University Housing shall be final.
       
       
    4. Any student organization or FSU department wanting to place a banner on any other facility or location, must obtain prior written permission from the CPPO Director at least fourteen(14) calendar days prior to the event.. The CPPO Director's decision shall be final.
       
       
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13. FSU is not responsible for the safety of any material placed on campus.
    
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14. FSU reserves the right to remove and discard any materials or chalking not in compliance with the Regulations herein.
    
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15. Any material or chalking observed in, and/or removed from an improper area or location will be forwarded to the CPPO Director to take action as outlined in Section (19) of this Policy.
    
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16. The University does not endorse or promote events, programs, services, and products being announced or rendered by Non-FSU entities, individual students or events unsanctioned by FSU. The distribution, posting or exhibition of literature or material that is clearly offensive to members of our community expresses the view of the party posting or exhibiting the material, and does not reflect the opinions, beliefs or practices of The Florida State University.
    
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17. University Special Events/Student Government/Student Union Elections Provisions.
    
    
    1. Special Events include Student Government Elections, Student Union Elections (i.e., Black Student Union, Hispanic Student Union, etc.), and University Wide events (i.e., Homecoming, Anniversary Celebrations, Festivals, etc.).
       
       
    2. All material distributions for special events that will use the special provisions must be registered and approved through the Central Posting Office at least five (5) calendar days prior to the handing out or placement of materials.
       
       
    3. Passing or Handing out of Material Special Provisions. The following are exemptions to the provisions outlined in Section (8) of this Policy, and are only allowed during special events:
       1. These special provisions are permissible, beginning seven (7) calendar days prior to the event and must end with the completion time of the event.
          
          
       2. The passing out or handing out of literature, fliers, posters, advertisements, or any other material is permissible in outside/exterior common areas, except the steps and doorways of buildings and facilities.
          
          
       3. The handing out of material in residence halls, academic or administrative buildings, or the interior of any facility is prohibited.
          
          
    4. Fliers/Posters Provisions. The following are exemptions to the provisions outlined in Section (9) of this Policy, and are only allowed during special events:
       1. Fliers must be no larger than 24" x 34" in size.
          
          
       2. Only one (1) flier per organization/department per event is allowed on each posting board.
          
          
       3. A total of twenty (20) poster size fliers can be placed on all external/outside posting boards.
          
          
       4. The special provisions are permissible, beginning seven (7) calendar days prior to the event, and must be removed within 24 hours after the ending date of the event.
          
          
    5. Free-Standing Signs special provisions. The following are exemptions to provisions outlined in Section (11) of this Policy, and are only allowed during special events:
       1. The special provisions are permissible, beginning seven (7) calendar days prior to the special event, and must be removed within 24 hours after the ending date of the event.
          
          
       2. Free-standing signs can be placed on campus for a maximum of seven (7) calendar days.
          
          
       3. All signs must be removed within 24 hours after the date of the event.
          
          
       4. The placement of free-standing signs is permissible only on the grass areas of campus.
          
          
       5. The maximum number of free-standing signs that can be placed per organization is:
          1. Ten (10) A Signs/Sandwich Boards/Tee Pees, and
             
             
          2. Twenty (20) Stake Signs
             
             
       6. All other provisions as outlined in Sections (8), (9) and (11), except for the exemptions provided in Section (17) of this Policy, are applicable during special events.
          
          
       7. Failure to adhere to any provision as outlined in the special events section will result in immediate removal of all materials, and the appropriate action being taken by the University.
          
          
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18. Political Elections.
    1. The distribution of material during federal, state and local elections is limited to candidates running for office and their representatives.
       
       
    2. The distribution of material during the elections periods is limited to the following open forum areas: Oglesby Union, FSU Bookstore sidewalk area, Dirac and Strozier library sidewalk areas, the walkway between the Rovetta and Bellamy buildings, and the Doak Campbell Stadium/University Center.
       
       
    3. Materials must not be passed or handed out inside buildings, nor at the entrance or exit ways to buildings, centers, or other facilities, including the University Center and Football Stadium.
       
       
    4. The passing or handing out of fliers must not be within twenty (20) feet of the entrance to any building, center or University facility.
       
       
    5. The handing or passing out of material shall be conducted in a courteous manner, and shall not be disruptive to the FSU community or the orderly processes of the University. Material must not be forced upon an individual.
       
       
    6. The University reserves the right to deny any individual to pass or hand out fliers not in adherence with Section (18).
       
       
    7. The placement of stake signs is not allowed on the FSU campus, or at the entrance/exit ways of the FSU campus.
       
       
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19. Procedures for Handling Violations. All violations will be referred to the Central Posting Office and result in the following action:
    
    
    1. Non-FSU entities/commercial and private businesses violating any provision of this Policy will be subject to:
       1. First Offense (Official Warning). A letter from the Central Posting Office will be sent to the owner, manager, promoter and/or proprietor of the entity violating the Policy via certified mail. The letter, at a minimum, will provide a summary of the Posting Policy, incident documentation, outline the designated posting areas, request the owner/manager abide by the Posting Policy, and state that they will be issued a trespass warning by Florida State University law enforcement officials in the event of a second offense. The letter will also provide a university point of contact to resolve any matters of concern regarding the incident or Policy.
          
          
       2. Second Offense (Administrative Action). A formal warning letter of adherence from the Central Posting Office will be sent via certified mail to the owner, manager or promoter of the entity violating the Policy. This letter, at a minimum, will provide: notice of a Second Offense; a summary of the Posting Policy; incident documentation; request the owner/manager abide by the Posting Policy; state that they will be issued a Trespass Warning by Florida State University law enforcement officials; and indicate the legal action to be taken by the University against the establishment if any further violations occur, including arrest for trespass. Additionally, the letter will provide that any subsequent violations will result, at a minimum, in the loss of posting privileges for a period not less than six (6) months. The letter will also provide a university point of contact to resolve any matters of concern regarding the incident or Policy.
          
          
       3. Third Offense (Revocation/Trespass Warning). A Letter of Revocation from the Central Posting Office will be sent via certified mail to the owner, manager, or promoter of the entity violating the Policy. Posting privileges will be revoked for a period not less than six (6) months. Notice of the revocation will be communicated to the FSU community and parties engaged in promoting and advertising the establishment on the FSU campus. Florida State University law enforcement officials will issue a trespass citation.
          
          
       4. Any violation during Revocation (Arrest), or after the Third Offense will automatically result in posting privileges being revoked for a period not less than twelve (12) months. Current and past violations will also be forwarded to the University General Counsel or designee, who shall consult with the University President, General Counsel for the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, and the Florida Attorney General's Office, to determine other appropriate legal action against the establishment and its owner/manager. The owner/manager will be subject to arrest for violation of the trespass citation.
          
          
       5. Refusal to accept the certified letter or failure to claim a certified letter does not release the business or its owner/manager from responsibility for the violations, and legal actions that occur as a result of the violations.
          
          
       6. Any refused or unclaimed certified letter will be filed, and a copy of the letter will be sent first class mail. The date of the attempted delivery of the certified letter will be the date on which the University may initiate sanctions and other legal actions against the offending party.
          
          
       7. Non FSU entities are subject to Sanctions as outlined in Section (21) of this Policy.
          
          
       8. Restitution for damages due to improper posting or the distribution of material can be imposed at any level of offense.
          
          
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    2. Student organizations, student clubs, sports clubs and Greek organizations violating any provision of this Policy will be subject to:
       
       
       1. First Offense (Official Warning). A letter from the Central Posting Office will be sent to the organization, and a copy sent to the administrative advisor for the organization. The letter, at a minimum, will provide a summary of the Posting Policy, incident documentation, outline the designated posting areas, and request the organization abide by the Posting Policy. The letter will also provide a university point of contact to resolve any matters of concern regarding the incident or Policy.
          
          
       2. Second Offense (Administrative Action). A formal warning letter of adherence from the Central Posting Office will be sent to the organization, and a copy sent to administrative advisor for the organization. This letter, at a minimum, will provide: notice of a Second Offense; a summary of the Posting Policy; incident documentation; request the organization abide by the Posting Policy; and indicate the Administrative Action to be taken by the University against the organization if any further violations occur. The letter will also provide a university point of contact to resolve any matters of concern regarding the incident or Policy.
          
          
       3. Third Offense (Administrative Action). A letter from the Central Posting Office will be sent to the organization, and a copy sent to the administrative advisor for the organization. The organization President will be required to meet with the Director of the Central Posting Office or designee regarding current and past violations within ten (10) calendar days from the date of notice. The organization President will be required to sign documentation to abide by the Policy. This documentation will also indicate the Judicial Action to be taken by the University if any further violations occur. A copy of this letter will be sent to the administrative advisor of the organization. Failure to schedule an appointment within the specified time or failure to attend a scheduled meeting will result in an immediate loss of funding, posting privileges, and the use of University facilities until the matter is resolved.
          
          
       4. Any Violation after the Third Offense (Judicial Action). A charge letter from the Central Posting Office Director or designee will be sent to the organization, and a copy sent to the administrative advisor for the organization. The organization will be required to appear before a hearing forum as outlined in Section (20) of this Policy. Failure to schedule an appointment within the specified time or failure to attend a scheduled hearing will result in an immediate loss of funding, posting privileges, and the use of University facilities until the matter is resolved.
          
          
       5. Student organizations are subject to Sanctions as outlined in Section (21) of this Policy.
          
          
       6. Restitution for damages due to improper posting or the distribution of material can be imposed at any level of offense.
          
          
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    3. FSU Student(s) violating any provision of this Policy will be subject to:
       
       
       1. First Offense (Official Warning). A letter from the Central Posting Office will be sent to the student. The letter, at a minimum, will provide a summary of the Posting Policy, photos of the incident/violation, outline the designated posting areas, and request the student abide by the Posting Policy. The letter will also provide a university point of contact to resolve any matters of concern regarding the incident or Policy.
          
          
       2. Second Offense (Administrative Action). A formal warning letter of adherence from Central Posting Office will be sent to the student. This letter, at a minimum, will provide: notice of a Second Offense; a summary of the Posting Policy; incident documentation; request the student abide by the Posting Policy; and indicate the Administrative Action to be taken by the University if any further violations occur. The letter will also provide a university point of contact to resolve the matter of concern.
          
          
       3. Third Offense (Administrative Action). A letter from the Central Posting Office will be sent to the student. The student will be required to meet with the Director of the Central Posting Office or designee regarding current and past violations within ten (10) calendar days from the date of notice. The student will be required to sign documentation to abide by the Policy. This documentation will also indicate the Judicial Action to be taken by the University if any further violations occur. Failure to schedule an appointment within the specified time or failure to attend a scheduled meeting will result in an administrative hold being placed on a student's registration until the matter is resolved.
          
          
       4. Any Violation after the Third Offense (Judicial Action). A charge letter from the Central Posting Office Director or designee will be sent to the student. The student will be required to appear before a hearing forum as outlined in Section (20) of this Policy. Failure to schedule an appointment in the specified time or failure to attend a scheduled hearing may result in an administrative hold being placed on a student's registration until the matter is resolved.
          
          
       5. Students are subject to Sanctions as outlined in Section (21) of this Policy.
          
          
       6. Restitution for damages due to improper posting or the distribution of material can be imposed at any level of offense.
          
          
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    4. FSU departments, centers, units, and programs violating any provision of this Policy will be subject to:
       
       
       1. First Offense (Official Warning). A letter from the Central Posting Office Director or designee will be sent to the director or manager of the department, program or unit, and a copy will be forwarded to the appropriate Vice President and/or Academic Dean. The letter, at a minimum, will provide: a copy of the Posting Policy; incident documentation; outline the designated posting areas; and request the department take the necessary steps to ensure adherence to the Policy. The letter will also provide a university point of contact to resolve any matters of concern regarding the incident or Policy.
          
          
       2. Any violation after the First Offense will be forwarded to the appropriate Vice President or designee responsible for the area violating the provision(s) of this Policy to take the appropriate action. The incident will also be filed and maintained in the Central Posting Office.
          
          
    5. Individuals, who are non-FSU faculty, staff, students, or entities not engaged in conducting officially sanctioned/contractual business with the university.
       
       
       1. First Offense (Official Warning). A party that is observed engaging in a violation of this Policy, upon request by a law enforcement or University official, must provide proper identification (i.e., Driver's License). A warning will be issued to the offending party by a law enforcement officer, and documentation forwarded to the Central Posting Office. If applicable, The Central Posting Office Director or designee also will send a letter in accordance with (19)(a)1 to the owner, manager, promoter and/or proprietor of the business, organization, or entity or person advertising or seeking publicity through the posted material. This letter, at a minimum, will provide: a summary of the Posting Policy; a request for the offending party to abide by the Posting Policy; indicate that a trespass warning will be issued for a second offense; and indicate that legal action will be taken by the University against the offending party if any further violations occur. In cases where the posting of material was not observed, but where the business, organization, person, or other entity advertising or seeking publicity through the posting material can be reasonably determined by its contents, the Central Posting Office Director will send an Official Warning letter to that party.
          
          
       2. Second Offense (Trespass Warning). A party who is observed engaging in a Second violation of this Policy, upon request by a law enforcement or University official, must provide proper identification (i.e., Driver's License). A Trespass Warning will be issued by Florida State University law enforcement officer, and a copy of the documentation forwarded to the Central Posting Office. If applicable, additionally, a trespass warning will be sent to the owner, manager, promoter and/or proprietor of the business, organization, or entity or person advertising or seeking publicity through the posted material. The Central Posting Office Director or designee will send a letter to the party observed posting material in violation of this Policy. This letter, at a minimum, will indicate that the party will be arrested for trespass for future violations of the posting Policy. In cases where the posting of material was not observed, but where the business, organization, person, or other entity advertising or seeking publicity through the posting material can be reasonably determined by its contents, a Trespass warning will be issued by a Florida State University law enforcement officer to the owner, manager, promoter and/or proprietor of the business, organization, or entity or person advertising or seeking publicity through the posted material, and in accordance with 19(a)2 the Central Posting Office Director will send a Second Official Warning letter to that person warning that they will be arrested for trespass for future violations of this Policy.
          
          
       3. Third Offense (Arrest). A party that is observed engaging in any violation after the Second Offense will be arrested for trespassing. In cases where the posting of material was not observed, but where the business, organization, person, or other entity advertising or seeking publicity through the posting material can be reasonably determined by its contents, the owner, manager, promoter and/or proprietor of the business, organization, or entity or person advertising or seeking publicity through the posted material will be arrested for trespassing. Documentation will be forwarded to the Central Posting Office for record purposes.
          
          
       4. Restitution for damages due to improper posting or the distribution of material can be imposed at any level of offense.
          
          
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20. Hearing Forums. FSU students, student organizations, student clubs, sports clubs and Greek organizations must chose one of the following hearing forums:
    
    
    1. Informal Hearing.
       1. This is an informal hearing conducted by a University staff person.
          
          
       2. The final outcome and decisions are usually provided directly to the charge party at the end of the hearing.
          
          
    2. Formal Hearings.
       1. University Posting Judicial Board.
          1. This formal hearing forum consists of three (3) individuals: The Central Posting Office Director or designee (chair), a student appointed by the CPPO Director, and a staff member (a staff member from the area where the student organization resides).
             
             
          2. A decision will be mailed, in writing, to the charged party within seven (7) calendar days after the final outcome and decision is rendered.
             
             
       2. Student Posting Judicial Board.
          1. This formal hearing forum consists of four (4) students: The Central Posting Director or designee (chair), and three (3) students appointed by the SGA President and/or Central Posting Office Director.
             
             
          2. A decision will be mailed, in writing, to the charged party within seven (7) calendar days after the final outcome and decision is rendered.
             
             
    3. Failure to select a hearing forum will result in a hearing forum being selected for the FSU student or student organization.
       
       
    4. If one of the said Formal Hearing formats has not been appointed, the CPPO will select the most appropriate hearing format for the adjudication of cases.
       
       
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21. Sanctions.
    1. Non-FSU entities/commercial and private businesses are subject tothe following sanctions and/or legal actions for violation of any provision herein:
       
       
       1. Formal Reprimand/Warning
          
          
       2. Restitution
          
          
       3. Posting Revocation/Loss of Posting Privileges (minimum of six months)
          
          
       4. Posting Expulsion (permanent posting revocation)
          
          
       5. Any legal action deemed appropriate by the University President and General Counsel
          
          
    2. Student organizations/clubs, sports clubs Greek organizations and individual FSU students are subject to the following sanctions for violation of any provision herein:
       1. Reprimand (written or verbal)
          
          
       2. Restitution
          
          
       3. Work Hours-assignment to complete tasks under the supervision of a University department or outside agency.
          
          
       4. Educational activities-attendance at educational programs, interviews with appropriate officials, planning and implementing educational programs, or other educational acticvities.
          
          
       5. Conduct Probation - A period of time during which any further violations of the Student Conduct Code may result in more serious sanctions being imposed. Some of the restrictions that may be placed on the student during the probationary period include, but are not limited to: participation in student activities, representation of the University on athletic teams or in other leadership positions, entrance into University residence halls or other areas of campus, posting revocation, use of campus space and facilities, or withholding of funding.
          
          
       6. Disciplinary Probation - A period of time during which any further violation of the Student Conduct Code puts the student's status with the University in jeopardy. If the student is found "responsible" for another violation of the Code during the period of Disciplinary Probation, serious consideration will be given to imposing a sanction of Suspension, Dismissal, or Expulsion from the University. Some of the restrictions that may be placed on the student during the probationary period include, but are not limited to: participation in student activities, representation of the University on athletic teams or in other leadership positions, entrance into University residence halls or other areas of campus, posting revocation, use of campus space and facilities, or withholding of funding.
          
          
    3. Failure to comply with the sanctions will result in the CPPO Director referring the matter to the appropriate University Judicial or administrative body to take appropriate action.
       
       
    4. Repeated offenses beyond the third offense that may lead to sanctions of suspension or higher will be referred to: the Dean of Students Office for individual FSU Students and Greek organizations; Organizational and Leadership Services for FSU student organizations; Director, Campus Recreation for Sports Clubs; the Vice President for Student Affairs for Student Government bodies; or the Senior University Official for other academic/administrative student clubs.
       
       
    5. Student Organizations/Greek Organizations Restitution. Failure to adhere to Restitution notifications or sanctions, or pay costs associated with clean-up or repair due to improper posting, will result in an immediate withholding of funds and a loss of posting privileges until the full amount has been reimbursed to the University or specified party.
       
       
    6. FSU Students Restitution. Failure to adhere to Restitution notifications or sanctions, or pay costs associated with clean-up or repair due to improper posting, will result in a hold being place on registration until the full amount has been reimbursed to the University or specified party.
       
       
    7. Non-FSU entities, businesses, and promoters. Failure to adhere to Restitution notifications will result in an immediate posting revocation until the full amount has been reimbursed to the University.
       
       
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22. Records
    1. All Records will be maintained in the Central Posting Office.
       
       
    
    
    
    

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