Section 681.13.16. Conduct at public events.

The following rules are intended to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus and to ensure widest enjoyment of the benefit of public events at Iowa State University.

       13.16(1) No person may engage in behavior that causes or threatens injury or damage to property, that results in disruption of a public event or that causes unreasonable interference with others’ enjoyment of a public event.

       13.16(2) Special rules may be enforced with respect to events that are open to the public, based upon the nature of the event. For example, performers may require that no cameras or audio- or video-recording devices be permitted in the arena. Persons may be refused entry with items that may be used as projectiles. Umbrellas and other items that may obstruct the views of other attendees may be excluded from facilities and grounds.

       13.16(3) Possession of, carrying in or consumption of alcohol is not permitted at public events. An exception may be made for the consumption of beer or wine served at approved events for which a valid liquor permit has been issued as provided by state law, and for designated events or designated areas at events. Unauthorized alcoholic beverages are subject to confiscation.

       13.16(4) Aisles, walkways and stairs must be kept clear of hazards and obstacles. Knapsacks, duffel bags, backpacks, bags or other containers shall be small enough to fit completely on or under one seat, and shall be so kept at all times.

       13.16(5) Laser pointers and similar devices are not permitted at athletic and performing events and are subject to confiscation. A person who uses any such device to interfere with athletes and performances is subject to immediate removal from the facility and grounds.

       13.16(6) Iowa State University reserves the right to reassign parking and seating locations at public events for purposes of access, efficiency or to reduce the likelihood of disruption.

       13.16(7) Any person carrying containers or bags which may contain materials not permitted at public events may be required either to open the container or bag to assure compliance, or to check the container or bag, if such facilities are available for storage of such items, or to dispose of such materials, or to return the materials to the person’s automobile. In addition, a patron may be subject to search using a magnetometer to ensure the absence of weapons or other hazardous or banned materials.

       13.16(8) Auditorium doors will be closed when performances begin. A latecomer may be required to wait to be seated until an appropriate program break. Standing in aisles during performances is not permitted, except by employees.

       13.16(9) In order to ensure that a person attending events may enter facilities and grounds efficiently, a person leaving the facility or grounds early in the event may be denied the right to secure a pass to reenter.

[ARC 1078C, IAB 10/2/13, effective 11/6/13]