1. (1) In order to protect University property, and to protect the safety and health of the University community and the public, camping overnight on University property not specifically designated for such use is prohibited without first obtaining permission from the University Scheduling Office. Permission may be withheld by the University on any reasonable basis.
2. (2) In order to protect University property, and to protect the safety and health of the University community and the public, lighting or maintaining campfires on University property not specifically designated for campfires, in an approved receptacle, and consistent with state and local law, is prohibited without first obtaining permission from the University Scheduling Office. Permission may be withheld by the University on any reasonable basis.
3. (3) Any University student, University staff member, or University faculty member who violates this rule may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the applicable policies and procedures of the University of Utah Regulations Library.

4. (4) Any member of the public who violates this rule may be subject to one or more of the following sanctions:

   1. (a) issuance of a citation for setting an improper fire pursuant to Section 65A-8-211;
   2. (b) issuance of a citation for criminal trespass pursuant to Section 76-6-206;
   3. (c) issuance of citation and temporary eviction from, and denial of access to University property pursuant to Sections 76-8-701 through 76-8-718; and
   4. (d) eviction from, and denial of access to, University property after an informal adjudicative proceeding pursuant to Rule R765-134.

KEY: camp, camping, campfire, fire

Date of Last Change: June 2, 2022

Notice of Continuation: December 22, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53B-2-106; 63G-2-301; 63G-4-102; 65A-8-211; 76-8-701 et seq.