1. (a) Conditions. The provisions of this section shall apply to the use of the State Capitol Park, which includes all demonstrations, protests, activities or events approved by the Director pursuant to this Subchapter.

   1. (1) Individuals may carry handheld signs, placards and banners. Affixing or securing signs, placards or banners to a building, fixture, tree or any other fixed structure is prohibited.
   2. (2) Use of audio devices and musical instruments may be restricted or altered to a decibel level which does not disturb other persons.
   3. (3) Digging, which includes driving stakes into the ground, is prohibited.
   4. (4) Injuring, removing, molesting, burning or vandalizing botanical, paleontological, archaeological or historical features and structures is prohibited.
   5. (5) Contained fires may be authorized based upon intended use and climatological conditions.
   6. (6) Discharging or setting off fireworks is prohibited. The Office may authorize the use of fireworks during holidays and events based upon intended use and climatological conditions.
   7. (7) Assembling, congregating or acting individually in such a way as to obstruct sidewalks, walkways, stairways or entrances and exits to buildings is prohibited.
   8. (8) Any possessions or items related to a demonstration, protest, activity or event shall not obstruct sidewalks, walkways, stairways or entrances and exits to the building.
   9. (9) For safety purposes, any possessions or items related to a demonstration, protest, or event shall not be left unattended. All unattended items will be confiscated and are subject to be discarded.
   10. (10) Possession of explosives, clubs, missiles, chemicals, incendiary devices, or other like devices is prohibited.
   11. (11) All persons are prohibited from engaging in any activities which may endanger their safety or the safety of others without written permission from the Office.
   12. (12) The placement, setting up or erection of tents, sleeping bags, bed rolls, or bedding of any kind for the purpose of camping or remaining overnight is prohibited.
   13. (13) Throwing stones, bottles or other objects with the intent to injure another person or damage property is prohibited.
   14. (14) Use of a motorized vehicle on sidewalks or grounds shall be restricted to emergency, maintenance, construction, development, or authorized building access purposes as determined by the Office.
   15. (15) Burial of human or animal remains is prohibited.
   16. (16) No intoxicating beverage will be dispensed or consumed on state property.
   17. (17) Waste accumulation of any kind in any area or manner so as to create a potential hazard to health, safety or property is prohibited.
   18. (18) If the sponsor anticipates more than 250 people for a demonstration, protest, event or activity, appropriate portable toilet facilities must be arranged at the expense of the sponsor. The sponsor should coordinate with the Office for placement of the portable toilet facilities within the Park.
   19. (19) Events, exhibits or art exhibits for the purpose of promoting a profit making organization or individual are prohibited, except as otherwise provided by law. Display of business cards or other means the Office considers promotional are prohibited.
2. (b) Requirements at end of demonstration or event. A sponsor shall remove all facilities, equipment, personal items, temporary structures and materials used in conjunction with or created by a demonstration or event immediately following the conclusion of the demonstration or event.
3. (c) Unauthorized demonstrations and events. Sponsors shall confine events, demonstrations, protests, exhibits and art exhibits to the purpose of the event specified in the reservation. Security personnel will be notified upon detection of unauthorized events, demonstrations, protests, exhibits, art exhibits or activities. Persons conducting unauthorized events, demonstrations, protests, exhibits, art exhibits or activities are subject to removal from State Capitol Park by security personnel.
4. (d) Park hours. State Capitol Park is closed to all persons, except employees, elected officials and contractors of the State of Oklahoma, from 11:00 p.m. each night to 6:00 a.m. the following morning. Unauthorized persons in the Park are subject to removal by security personnel.

Added at 31 Ok Reg 1416, eff 9-12-14

Amended at 38 Ok Reg 1864, eff 9-11-21