Chapter Adm 2

Adm 2.04(2z) (2z) The department may allow use of the ground floor or first floor of the rotunda of the state capitol building to 12 or fewer persons for an event without any person applying for a permit, without providing advance notice, and without the event being a spontaneous event under this section.

Adm 2.04(3) (3) An applicant for the use of buildings and facilities shall be liable to the state for injury to the state’s property, for any expense arising out of the use, and for such sums as the department may charge for the use as provided in s. 16.845 (1), Stats. The department may publish content-neutral guidance further limiting or explaining potential imposition of charges.

Adm 2.04(4) (4) An applicant may charge a reasonable admission fee to the public, subject to the approval and pursuant to the conditions established by the department.

Adm 2.04(5) (5) The department and the applicant may not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, or conviction record in the utilization of state office buildings and facilities for government business, public meetings for free discussion of public questions, or for civic activities.

Adm 2.04(6) (6) The utilization of state office buildings and facilities by an organization shall not imply endorsement or approval by the state of Wisconsin or the department, nor the extension of special privilege. Likewise, the refusal by the department to permit use of a state office building or facility shall not be interpreted as disapproval or censure of any organization, but shall be for any violations of the conditions set forth in sub. (1) (a) to (e).

Adm 2.04(7) (7) The granting of permission to use a state office building or facility does not obligate the department to furnish the applicant any service or utilities, or render any support with personnel, equipment, or supplies. The department may furnish assistance and may charge for any expense arising out of the use of a building or facility. The department may inspect any equipment or apparatus brought in for any event or exhibit, and may limit or prohibit the use of any items which might affect safety or the normal operation of the building.

Adm 2.04(8) (8) 

Adm 2.04(8)(a) (a) The department shall grant a permit to any organization filing a written request to hold a ceremony in the state capitol building or on the state capitol park grounds on veterans day, November 11, for the purpose of commemorating the end of hostilities in the nation’s wars. If more than one organization applies for a permit, requests submitted by veterans’ organization identified in ch. 188, Stats., or s. 15.497, Stats., shall be given preference. If more than one veterans’ organization applies for a permit, the requests shall be processed and the permits granted in the order in which they were received. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection, the Madison veterans council shall have first priority if it applies for a permit.

Adm 2.04(8)(b) (b) The permit shall be issued for any period requested, including business hours, but not to exceed 2 hours. No 2 veterans organizations may be granted permits for the same time period except for organizations conducting joint ceremonies.

Adm 2.04(8)(c) (c) A ceremony under this section may include a band or an orchestra, but may not include the discharge of firearms inside the state capitol building.

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.

Adm 2.09 Adm 2.09 Leasehold improvements. A tenant shall not make leasehold improvements nor introduce window treatments, floor coverings or private property in a building or facility managed or leased by the department without the express written approval of the managing authority. Leasehold improvements include, but are not limited to, structural changes or modifications, systems furniture work stations, or additions and changes in lighting, heating, ventilation, telephone systems and data networks. Title to approved leasehold improvements shall remain with the managing authority regardless of the source of funds. Window treatments and floor coverings include, but are not limited to, drapes, blinds, rugs and carpeting. Private personal property includes furniture and other furnishings not owned by the state. Contractors hired by tenant agencies to install or maintain leasehold improvements shall be approved by the managing authority and shall report each day to the managing authority prior to starting work.

Adm 2.09 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98.

Adm 2.10 Adm 2.10 Furniture and other furnishings. Furniture and other furnishings purchased from building project funds or department appropriations shall remain an asset of the building under the direction of the managing authority. When a tenant agency moves, it may take only those items of furniture and equipment purchased from its agency funds.

Adm 2.10 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98.

Adm 2.11 Adm 2.11 Confiscation of materials. Property confiscated by the department for violation of this chapter shall be stored by the managing authority until the owner provides proof of ownership, unless confiscated pursuant to s. Adm 2.08 (1). Property confiscated pursuant to this chapter may be disposed of 30 days after confiscation if unclaimed.

Adm 2.11 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98; EmR1321: emerg. am., eff. 11-27-13; CR 14-001: am. Register July 2014 No. 703, eff. 8-1-14.

Adm 2.12 Adm 2.12 Concessions.

Adm 2.12(1) (1) The establishment of concession stands and the granting of vending franchises in buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department rest with the business enterprise program for blind persons, division of vocational rehabilitation, department of workforce development, as specified in s. 47.03, Stats. No other concession stands or vending machines may be operated in the state office buildings and facilities.

Adm 2.12(2) (2) The business enterprise program for blind persons, division of vocational rehabilitation, department of workforce development, shall be tendered the opportunity to establish concession stands and vending franchises under s. 47.03 (5) and (7), Stats., in buildings and facilities leased or rented by the department when the lease permits the activity and a need is apparent. If the business enterprise program for blind persons declines the option, the department may negotiate a vending machine franchise with profits, if any, deposited in the general fund.

Adm 2.12 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98.

Adm 2.13 Adm 2.13 Building use during closed periods.

Adm 2.13(1) (1) The buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department shall be used by state employees for the purpose of state work. Employees, vendors on state contract, and the public who use the buildings and facilities after those buildings are locked and secured by the managing authority, shall have express written permission of the managing authority.

Adm 2.13(2) (2) The tenant agency shall be responsible for any costs incurred by the department due to the actions of employees, visitors and vendors permitted into buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department by employees of tenant agencies when the buildings and facilities are closed.

Adm 2.13 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98.

Adm 2.14 Adm 2.14 Rules of conduct.

Adm 2.14(1) (1) The following definitions shall apply under this section:

Adm 2.14(1)(a) (a) “Alcoholic beverage” has the meaning given in s. 125.02 (1), Stats.

Adm 2.14(1)(b) (b) “Cannabis” means the resin extracted from any part of the plant Cannabis sativa L., or any other nonfibrous extract from any part of the plant containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.

Adm 2.14(1)(c) (c) “Casually possess” means the possession of not more than 28 grams of cannabis or 112 grams of marijuana.

Adm 2.14(1)(d) (d) “Drug paraphernalia” means all equipment, products and materials of any kind as defined in s. 961.571, Stats.

Adm 2.14(1)(e) (e) “Handout” means food, clothing, money or other item of value donated to a person.

Adm 2.14(1)(f) (f) “Marijuana” means all parts of the plant cannabis Sativa L., whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds. It does not include cannabis or any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks, fiber, oil, or coke, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.

Adm 2.14(1)(g) (g) “Panhandle” means to beg for money.

Adm 2.14(1)(h) (h) “Practitioner” means all of the following:

Adm 2.14(1)(h)1. 1. A physician, dentist, veterinarian, podiatrist, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to or administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state.

Adm 2.14(1)(h)2. 2. A pharmacy, hospital, or other institution licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state.

Adm 2.14(1)(i) (i) “Prostitution” means the solicitation for or acceptance of payment for sexual services.

Adm 2.14(1)(j) (j) “Public place” means a place which is in public ownership or a place to which the public has access, as distinguished from a private place.

Adm 2.14(2) (2) In order to preserve the order that is necessary for the enjoyment of freedom by occupants of and visitors to the buildings and facilities, and in order to prevent activities that physically obstruct access to department lands and buildings or prevent the state from carrying on its instructional, research, public service, or administrative functions, and pursuant to s. 16.846, Stats., whoever does any of the following shall be subject to a forfeiture of not more than $500:

Adm 2.14(2)(a) (a) Without a permit, possesses an open container which contains an alcoholic beverage on the grounds or in public places of those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department.

Adm 2.14(2)(b) (b) Without a permit, consumes alcoholic beverages on the grounds or in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department.

Adm 2.14(2)(c) (c) Smokes a cigarette, a pipe or a cigar in any area which is not designated by sign as a smoking area in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department.

Adm 2.14(2)(d) (d) Without authorization, enters private offices or nonpublic areas in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department.

Adm 2.14(2)(e) (e) Without the express written approval of the department, uses a public address system or sound amplification system, or any device capable of amplifying sound, including but not limited to musical instruments, in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department.

Adm 2.14(2)(f) (f) Fails to comply with any existing noise ordinances of the communities in which those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department are located unless specified by the department. The department shall first notify the party responsible for the sound amplification equipment or public address system to reduce the level to the prescribed decibel level.

Adm 2.14(2)(fm) (fm) Participates in an event at the Wisconsin State Capitol that engages in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud, or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances where the conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance that produces sound in excess of 90 decibels as measured on an “A” weighted decibel scale within 25 feet of the event, and the event hinders or impedes a prime use of the building, including hearings of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, hearings of any legislative body or committee thereof, meetings between constituents and their constitutional officers, the work of constitutional officers and their respective staffs, educational tours of the building and the like. An officer in determining if the noise exceeds 90 decibels shall use reasonably appropriate testing methods. The department shall first notify the group that their event is not compliant with this subsection and no citation shall be given for a violation of this subsection unless the issuing officer first affords the person an opportunity to stop and disperse. This subsection does not preclude the application of s. Adm 2.14 (2) (k) in any circumstances.

Adm 2.14(2)(g) (g) Fails or refuses to return access devices pursuant to s. Adm 2.15.

Adm 2.14(2)(h) (h) With the intent to annoy another, makes a telephone call from or to a telephone located in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department or on state properties surrounding those buildings, whether or not conversation ensues.

Adm 2.14(2)(i) (i) Procures or attempts to procure a handout from another person in a manner or under circumstances manifesting an express or implied threat of coercion. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such purpose is manifested are any of the following:

Adm 2.14(2)(i)1. 1. The person is a known panhandler.

Adm 2.14(2)(i)2. 2. The person repeatedly and in a threatening fashion beckons to, stops or attempts to stop passersby.

Adm 2.14(2)(i)3. 3. The person engages passersby in threatening conversation.

Adm 2.14(2)(i)4. 4. The person utilizes threatening bodily gestures.

Adm 2.14(2)(im) (im) The violator’s conduct must demonstrate a specific intent to induce, solicit or procure goods or money from another person by threat or coercion. No arrest shall be made for a violation of this subsection unless the arresting officer first affords the person an opportunity to explain their conduct.

Adm 2.14(2)(j) (j) Brings a live animal into those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department, with the exception of dogs used to assist physically disabled individuals or with the express written permission of the department.

Adm 2.14(2)(k) (k) Engages in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances where the conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance in public places or private areas in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department, or on state properties surrounding those buildings.

Adm 2.14(2)(L) (L) For the owner or keeper of any animal, permits the same to run at large in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department, or on state properties surrounding those buildings. Animals shall be deemed at large unless under the control of a person or restrained by means of a chain, rope or cord of sufficient strength and of a length not to exceed six feet to control the action of the animal. The department may prohibit animals at certain public events upon notification to the public.

Adm 2.14(2)(m) (m) Without a permit, operates devices such as skateboards, coasters, roller-skates, sleds, toboggans or other similar devices, in those buildings and facilities managed or leased by the department, or on state properties surrounding those buildings.

Adm 2.14(2)(n) (n) Loiters in or near any thoroughfare or public place in a manner and under circumstances for the purpose of inducing, enticing, soliciting or procuring another to commit an act of prostitution. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such purpose is manifested are the following:

Adm 2.14(2)(n)1. 1. The person is a known prostitute or panderer.