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)(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(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 NoteNote: 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 HistoryHistory: 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(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 2.06(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 2.07(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).