Food sales shall be permitted on campus subject to regulations by the university president as to time, place and manner and the California Health and Safety Code. Food sales in violation of established campus directives and the Health and Safety Code are prohibited and subject to termination and/or restrictions placed on the organization or persons involved.
TIME: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (maximum of 4-hour blocks of time)
PLACE:The University Library Patio immediately east of the main entrance; the 49er Statue Courtyard; the Psychology Building Quad; the College of Business Administration East Courtyard; the designated area west of the main entrance to the Family and Consumer Sciences Building; and the designated area on the west side of the SSPA North Lawn.
Contact the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215, for approved locations for Group Two Foods as described below.
MANNER:Food sales are permitted which do not interfere with classes in session or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Preparation or storage of food in private homes is not permissible.
For the protection of the health and safety of the campus community and guests, the sale and distribution of food as covered under this regulation will be carried out in compliance with the City of Long Beach Health Department, Bureau of Environmental Health, whose personnel may inspect campus food sales at anytime.
Group One Foods usually approved for regulated sales are prepackaged foods and baked goods not requiring refrigeration or heating. In addition, packaged candy, fresh fruit, canned soft drinks and flowers may also be approved. Events in this category (involving food sales) may occur no more than three (3) days in a 90-day period for each group or organization. Contact the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215.
Group Two Foods are those requiring heating or refrigeration. These perishable foods are capable of supporting rapid growth of microorganisms, which can cause severe illness. Care must be given to the storage, preparation and serving of these foods. Group Two Foods usually approved are hot dogs, hamburgers, tacos and the like. The distribution (selling or giving) of these foods must be limited to group or organization members and their guests.
Distribution of Group Two Foods to the general student body or to the general campus community, including visitors-at-large, is permitted only as follows: A minimum of one student per organization must complete and pass the City of Long Beach Health Department workshop, offered through the Office of Student Life and Development, to provide Group Two Foods. The student(s) who successfully completes the workshop must be in attendance for the entire event during which the food is made available. Foods prepared by one of the campus food services for student organization distribution or sale may also be approved. Successful completion of the City of Long Beach Health Department workshop is valid for one academic year, July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The maximum serving time for any Group Two Food is four (4) hours. Guidelines and Procedures for Hot Food Preparation and Serving and the necessary approvals are available in the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215.
Group Three Foods are those packaged or requiring heating or refrigeration but which are to be distributed or sold over a period to exceed four (4) hours. In addition, it is often requested that these foods be distributed with other foods, possibly as a part of a major campus event such as Kaleidoscope or Homecoming. These special event food sales may require a Temporary Food Facilities Permit, which includes compliance with temporary food stand specifications from the City of Long Beach Health Department. Contact the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215, for more information.
This regulation is issued by the university president, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sections 42350-42354, and concerns the use of university buildings and grounds for purposes of commercial transactions and commercial solicitation, non-commercial solicitation, the distribution of handbills and circulars, and public meetings, performances, rallies and similar events at CSULB. It applies to students, student organizations, faculty, faculty organizations, staff, staff organizations, campus-affiliated organizations, and other off-campus groups or persons while on campus grounds, including commercial vendors or solicitors.
The primary objective of the policy is to provide an educational environment of order, tranquility, cleanliness and safety. Cooperation and adherence with this policy will assist in maintaining a campus that will be attractive and pleasant for students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus.
AUTHORITY. Campus policies and regulations are adopted pursuant to the authority of the university president, who is responsible for the general welfare of the campus over which he presides (Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 42402).
VIOLATIONS. Violations of this policy constitute a violation of an order of the university president, CSULB, and applicable statutes and regulations. Policy violations may result in removal of the offending party or parties from the campus, as well as possible loss of further use of campus facilities and grounds and personal liability for any cost incurred by the campus due to the improper use (California Education Code Section 89031).
DEFINITIONS. As used in this regulation the following definitions apply:
The use of campus buildings, facilities or grounds for purposes of solicitation, commercial solicitation or transactions, the distribution of handbills and circulars, and public meetings, performances, rallies and similar events is contingent upon the agreement of those engaging in such activities to assume responsibility for observing the following university policies:
TIME: Monday through Friday, during operating hours designated by the University Bookstore and the University Student Union.
PLACE: (1) East of the University Bookstore/Dining Plaza, in areas so designated; and (2) University Student Union, in areas so designated.
MANNER: Commercial transactions and commercial solicitation must be conducted in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with classes or other normal university functions or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and must be carried out without voice amplification or other unduly loud noise, and without provocation, harassment or disturbance of persons in the area.
PERMIT: For approval to engage in commercial transactions or commercial solicitation on campus grounds and the issuance of the requisite permit: for the University Student Union, contact the USU Conference and Events Center, USU-221, (562) 985-5205; for the University Bookstore, contact the reception desk, (562) 985-5093. The permit must be displayed at all times at the approved vendor site.
REFERENCE: Education Code, Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035. California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42350.1, 42350.6 and 42351.
Marketers of student credit cards are prohibited from offering gifts to students for their filling out credit card applications (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42350.6).
TIME: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
PLACE: Solicitation may take place on campus with the following exceptions: campus parking lots; the second-floor, exterior west walkway of the University Student Union from the entrance nearest Brotman Hall up to and including the escalator; vendor areas and walkways immediately adjacent to the Forty-Niner Shops Bookstore/Dining Plaza; the walkway between Psychology and FO-3 up to and including the Liberal Arts corridor between LA-1 and LA-5; the University Library; and the student residence halls. In addition, solicitors may not be within 50 feet of any university building in which instruction, other educational activities or administrative business is being conducted.
MANNER: Solicitation must be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with classes and other normal university functions or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and which is carried out without voice amplification or other unduly loud noise, and without undue provocation, harassment or disturbance of persons in the area.
PERMIT: For the issuance of the requisite permit for non-commercial solicitation on campus grounds of CSULB, contact the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215 (562) 985-4181.
REFERENCE: Education Code, Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035. California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42350.5.
Monetary Donations. Solicitation for monetary donations may be carried out in the same manner as commercial solicitation (see above, Regulation IX, Section B. 2.). Exceptions may be considered by an appeals committee convened by the associate vice president/dean of students.
TIME: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
PLACE: The sale or display for sale of published materials covered by this section may take place at the designated areas for Group One food sales (see Regulation VIII, Food Sales, in this publication) and in locations approved in conjunction with campus events which have been scheduled in compliance with Regulation V, Scheduling Policies, in this publication.
MANNER: The sale or display for sale of published materials must be conducted in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with classes and other normal university functions or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and must be carried out without voice amplification or other unduly loud noise, and without undue provocation,
harassment or disturbance of persons in the area.
REFERENCE: California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42351.
The use of tables on campus, for distribution of handbills and circulars, and for the sale and distribution of books, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets and similar materials not available in the University Bookstore and not in violation of the California Penal Code is permitted by recognized student, faculty or staff organizations. An organization representative must:
TIME: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
PLACE: At designated areas for Group One Food sales (Regulation VIII, “Food Sales”) and at the designated site near the Multicultural Center.
MANNER: Solicitation and distribution and sales of items at tables are permitted which do not interfere with classes in session or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and which are carried out without voice amplification or other loud noise, and without undue provocation, harassment or undue disturbance of persons in the area.
REFERENCE: California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42351. Education Code, Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035.
TIME: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
PLACE: Anywhere on campus except for the prohibited locations listed in Regulation IX, Section C. “Non-Commercial Solicitation.”
MANNER: Distribution must be conducted that does not interfere with classes and other normal university functions or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and must be carried out without voice amplification or other unduly loud noise, and without undue provocation, harassment or disturbance of persons in the area.
PERMIT: For the issuance of the requisite permit, contact the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215 (562) 985-4181.
REFERENCE: California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42352. Education Code, Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035.
TIME: Varies by venue.
PLACE: Restricted to the immediate geographic location approved for the event.
MANNER: Events must be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with classes and other normal university functions and other scheduled meetings or educational programs, and do not interfere with vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and must be carried out without voice amplification or other unduly loud noise and without undue provocation, harassment or
disturbance of persons in the area (see Regulation XV).
PERMIT: For approval to use campus buildings and grounds for public meetings, performances, rallies and similar events, students must contact the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215, (562) 985-4181. Academic or administrative departments wishing to use the University Student Union, Soroptimist House or Speakers’ Platform must contact the USU Conference and Events Center, USU-221.
REFERENCE: Education Code, Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035. California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42353.
The university administration and the A.S. seek to provide ecological and safety standards for the distribution of newspapers on this campus. Newspaper and magazine vendors may be permitted vending machines in designated campus locations.
Depending on the location desired, requests for vending machine space must be obtained and approved by the director of the Forty-Niner Shops Bookstore, (562) 985-4003 or the University Student Union assistant director of commercial services, (562) 985-7869. Vending machines left on campus without approval will be removed and may be picked up at the Facilities Management Building, (562) 985-4871.
For clarification of Regulation IX and consideration of exceptions for recognized student organization fund raisers, contact the Office of the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students, USU-219, (562) 985-8670.
For exceptions to other policies restricting commercial activity, contact the Office of the Associate Vice President, Financial Management, University Lease Coordinator, BH-346, (562) 985-8574.
Sound amplification equipment used on campus is restricted to that provided by the A.S. or by the university. Any group wanting to use its own sound amplification system must receive permission. Equipment to be used in the USU and Soroptimist House may be requested at the USU Conference and Events Center, USU-221, up to three working days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Requests for amplification require approval by the Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215. The maximum allowable noise level is 100 decibels. Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5097, this level represents the maximum permissible noise exposure.
TIME: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
PLACE: Speakers’ Platform, east side of the Forty-Niner Bookstore vendor pavilion, for speakers only; and Third Floor Southwest Terrace and Pool, University Student Union.
MANNER: Amplification will be used in a manner that is conducive to, and will not disturb, the academic environment. Amplification above 100 decibels will not be permitted.
TIME: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PLACE: Speakers’ Platform for speakers only; Southwest Terrace, University Student Union; Southeast Terrace, University Student Union.
MANNER: Musical groups may perform with no amplification except for the Speakers’ Platform, which is for speakers only.
Exceptions to amplification policies require approval of the director, Office of Student Life and Development, USU-215 or the Office of the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students, USU-219, (562) 985-8670.
Any damage to individuals or California state property inside or outside the building during or following the event is the responsibility of the host, who may be billed for the damages. Any property damage is cause for immediate closing of the event.
State-owned and auxiliary-owned furniture and furnishings must remain in the building. Any furniture that is to be moved must be moved by the appropriate state or auxiliary personnel, or with their permission, and be returned to the original location at the conclusion of the event.
Closing down means: (1) no further serving of refreshments; (2) reducing amplification; and (3) admitting no additional guests. The host requests invited guests to begin leaving prior to closure time as to avoid an abrupt and crowded exiting. Other events closings are by mutual agreement between the University Police and the Forty-Niner Shops.
The host(s) is essentially responsible for the enforcement of all rules and regulations pertaining to the event while the event is in progress. Should an event become threatening to persons or property, the following actions should be used, as listed in the order of preference:
If the university determines that security is needed for the event, the sponsoring persons or group must make arrangements with University Police for additional security prior to alcohol being served.
Where indicated by law, University Police shall seek identification, and issue an immediate campus disciplinary citation, and/or other appropriate citation, to anyone drinking in open areas on campus, which are not in an authorized area for an approved, sponsored event.
Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in and around the residence halls. The residence halls are governed by policies and procedures stated in the annual Residence Hall Calendar and Handbook.
Misuse of alcohol may result in drunkenness and disturbance and/or the commission of a crime, which often results in injury to oneself or others, or damage to property. CSULB will not tolerate such behavior and will hold students, sponsors and organizations responsible when conduct standards are violated.
Gambling includes, among other things, any percentage game played with cards, dice or any other device for money, checks, credit or anything else representative of value. Those who deal, play, carry or conduct such games, or place bets in connection with such games, are guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine, imprisonment, university disciplinary action or any combination of sanctions.
University Police is on duty to protect the university community. Those individuals, including students, who interfere with the University Police in the performance of its duties, are in violation of the law (Section 148, California Penal Code). In addition to the above, violators are subject to university disciplinary action. For additional information contact the Office of Judicial Affairs, BH-377, (562) 985-5270.
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