Section 18.207. Displays on state grounds.

(1) Space may be  made  available on  state  grounds   to  organized community groups for displays which commemorate  religious,  national,  and traditional holidays.

(2)   All groups requesting   space  on  the   state  grounds  for  display purposes shall do so by writing to the department, property management division. Such written requests shall normally be submitted 30 days prior to the display request date.

(3)   There shall be equal access to all groups regardless of sex, religion, or national origin.

(4)   A display shall not be more than 6 feet in height, 4 feet in width, or 10 feet in length, unless approved by the department, and  shall  be  on display for not longer than 14 calendar days.

(5)   A disclaimer plaque will be placed at the site of the display which indicates that the display is not owned or maintained by the state of Michigan and that other groups wishing to erect  displays   shall   obtain written approval from the department.

(6)   If a request is denied, the appeal shall be submitted to the director of the department within 5 calendar days of the denial. The appeal shall include all of the following information:

(a)   Name and address of the community group.

(b)   A concise statement of the reason the appeal should be granted.

(c)   Relief requested.

(7)   The director or his or her designee shall, within 10 calendar days after the receipt of the appeal, issue a written decision affirming, reversing, or modifying the denial.

History: 1982 AACS.