The following rules shall be followed regarding advertising rates in student publications:
- (1) Display advertising rates shall be appropriately and publicly announced prior to each year's publication period.
- (2) Rates shall bear reasonable relationship to prevailing commercial standards and shall be based upon current economic conditions, publication financial requirements, and competitive situations.
- (3) Differentials in display advertising rates shall be permitted based upon frequency and amount of advertising by advertisers and upon classification of advertisements, such as "local" or "national."
- (4) Classified advertising rates, appropriately set and properly announced, shall be on the basis of cost per line.
- (5) Closing dates for receipt of advertising material shall be set according to current mechanical publication requirements.
- (6) Acceptability of advertisements shall be determined prior to each year's publication period and based upon current state law, other university rules and regulations, and commonly accepted practices and mores.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528 and 28B.35.120(12). WSR 94-20-075 (Order CWU AO 76), § 106-140-023, filed 10/3/94, effective 11/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.19.050 and 28B.35.120(11). WSR 86-23-007 (Order 59), § 106-140-023, filed 11/7/86.]