405.1 The facilities and resources of the Center shall not be used to provide any contribution, whether direct or indirect, cash or in-kind, to any political party, political committee, candidate, or constituent services program.405.2 The facilities and resources of the Center shall not be used for any event (other than a convention event) of which a political party, political committee, candidate or constituent services program is the host, organizer, or beneficiary, unless the rate to be paid for the event is at least equal to the rate paid by for-profit clients for comparable events, but in no event less than the cost to the Center for holding the event.405.3 The terms 'political party', 'political committee', 'candidate', and 'constituent services program' used in this section shall have the meanings ascribed to them by the election laws of the District of Columbia, D.C. Code §§ 1-140 and 1-1443.405.4 Except as prohibited by Sections 405.1 and 405.2, the facilities and resources of the Center may be used to provide direct or indirect support for community-related non-profit events, whether charitable or governmental.405.5 Before the Center provides support for any community-related non-profit event pursuant to Section 405.4, the General Manager shall determine in writing that the amount and terms of such support further the mission of the Center, for example, by enhancing the Center's ability to attract convention event bookings or by promoting essential community relations.405.6 Except as prohibited by Sections 405.1 and 405.2, the resources of the Center may be used to purchase tickets to community-related events and other events at the Center for distribution at less than the Center's purchase price to public officials or other persons who do business with the Center.405.7 Before the Center purchases or distributes tickets pursuant to Section 405.6, the General Counsel shall determine in writing that such purchase or distribution does not violate the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 29 DCR 259, 261 (January 15, 1982); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3035 (April 18, 2003).