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2.5.0 Solicitation

A. Purpose

The purpose of the policy is to comply with federal and state statutes as well as the UT Board of Regents policy on Solicitation (See Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 80103).

B. Persons Affected

This policy applies to all individuals and organizations using property, buildings or facilities owned or controlled by The University of Texas at Tyler, "the University".

C. Definitions

Solicitation –means the sale, lease, rental or offer for sale, lease, rental of any property, product, merchandise, publication, or service, whether for immediate or future delivery; an oral statement or the distribution or display of printed material, merchandise, or products that is designed to encourage the purchase, use, or rental of any property, product, merchandise, publication, or service; the receipt of or request for any gift or contribution; or the request to support or oppose or to vote for or against a candidate, issue, or proposition appearing on the ballot at any election held pursuant to State or federal law or local ordinances.

D. Policy

1  Prohibition of Solicitation.   No solicitation shall be conducted on any property, street, or sidewalk, or in any building, structure, or facility owned or controlled by the U. T. System Administration or any of the institutions unless permitted by Section 2 of this Rule.

2  Exceptions to Prohibition.  See Section 2 of Regents’ Rule 80103.

E. References