# WAC 106-141-050: WAC 106-141-050. Solicitation — Distribution of materials — Posting

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_106_141_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 106-141-050
- **Heading:** WAC 106-141-050. Solicitation — Distribution of materials — Posting
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 106 / Chapter 106-141 / Section 106-141-050

## Text

(1) Solicitation. Commercial solicitation generally is not permitted on university property. Solicitation by campus and noncampus groups for other than commercial purposes is permitted to the same extent applicable to the distribution of materials under subsection (2) of this section. Space in campus buildings may be rented to noncampus groups for commercial or noncommercial purposes in accordance with university policies applicable to the particular campus facility.
(2) Distribution of materials.
(a) Definition. The term "materials" for purposes of this subsection means free literature or other tangible items, other than commercial advertising including, but not limited to, handbills, pamphlets, petitions, surveys, questionnaires, and other printed matter that is otherwise lawful.
(b) Distribution on campus grounds. Campus and noncampus groups may distribute materials anywhere on the campus grounds as defined in WAC 106-141-020 , provided such distribution does not substantially and materially interfere with essential university functions and is otherwise in compliance with applicable time, place, and manner regulations under WAC 106-141-040 .
(c) Distribution in campus buildings. The distribution of materials in campus buildings as defined in WAC 106-141-020 is limited to campus groups in accordance with university policies applicable to the particular facility.
(d) Littering - Parking lots. Littering is prohibited. The general distribution of materials by placing them on vehicle windshields in university parking lots is deemed to constitute littering.
(3) Posting. The posting by campus groups of noncommercial advertising or other printed announcements is permitted in designated locations and for designated purposes in accordance with policies applicable to the particular campus facility. Posting of noncommercial announcements by noncampus groups is permitted in areas designated for publicizing community events.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 106-141-010 WAC 106-141-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_106_141_010.md)
- [WAC 106-141-020 WAC 106-141-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_106_141_020.md)
- [WAC 106-141-030 WAC 106-141-030. Use of campus facilities for expressive activity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_106_141_030.md)
- [WAC 106-141-040 WAC 106-141-040. Limitations on use of campus facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_106_141_040.md)
- [WAC 106-141-050 WAC 106-141-050. Solicitation — Distribution of materials — Posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_106_141_050.md)
- [WAC 106-141-060 WAC 106-141-060. Violations — Trespass — Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_106_141_060.md)

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