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U.S. General Services Administration

Rules and Regulations

Governing Conduct on Federal Property November, 2005

Federal Management Regulation

Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Pa rt 102-74, Subpart C
Applicability (41 CFR 102–74.365). The rules in this subpart in or on Federal property are prohibited from loitering, (a) National or local drives for funds for welfare, health or a seeing-eye dog, a guide dog, or other animal assisting or
apply to all property under the authority of GSA and to all per- exhibiting disorderly conduct or exhibiting other conduct on other purposes as authorized by 5 CFR part 950, entitled being trained to assist that individual.
sons entering in or on such property. Each occupant agency property that: ‘ Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service
shall be responsible for the observance of these rules and reg­ (a) Creates loud or unusual noise or a nuisance; Personnel for Contri butions to Pri vate Voluntary Breastfeeding (41 CFR 102–74.426). Public Law 108–199,
ulations. Federal agencies must post the notice in the Appendix (b) Unreasonably obstructs the usual use of entrances, foy- Organizations,’’ and sponsored or approved by the occu- Section 629, Division F, Title VI (January 23, 2004), provides
to this part at each public entrance to each Federal facility. ers, lobbies, corridors, offices, elevators, stairway s, or pant agencies; that a woman may breastfeed her child at any location in a
parking lots; (b) Concessions or personal notices posted by employees Federal building or on Federal propert y, if the woman and her
Inspection (41 CFR 102-74.370). Federal agencies may, at (c) Otherwise impedes or disrupts the perfo rmance of official on authorized bulletin boards; child are otherwise authorized to be present at the location.
their discretion, inspect packages, briefcases and other con- duties by Gove rnment employees; or (c) Solicitation of labor organization membership or dues
tainers in the immediate possession of visitors, employees or (d) Prevents the general public from obtaining the adminis­ authorized by occupant agencies under the Civil Service Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic (41 CFR 102-74.430). All
other persons arriving on, working at, visiting, or departing trative services provided on the property in a timely Refo rm Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95– 454); vehicle drivers entering or while on Federal property:
from Federal property. Federal agencies may conduct a full manner. (d) Lessee, or its agents and employees, with respect to (a) Must drive in a careful and safe manner at all times;
search of a person and the vehicle the person is driving or space leased for commercial, cultural, educational, or (b) Must comply with the signals and directions of Federal
occupying upon his or her arrest. Gambling (41 CFR 102-74.395). (a) Except for the vending recreational use under 40 U.S.C. 581(h). Public areas of police officers or other authorized individuals;
or exchange of chances by licensed blind operators of vend- GSA-controlled property may be used for other activities (c) Must comply with all posted traffic signs;
Admission to Property (41 CFR 102-74.375). Federal agen­ ing facilities for any lottery set forth in a State law and author- in accordance with subpart D of this part ; (d) Must comply with any additional posted traffic directives
cies must: ized by section 2(a)(5) of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 (e) Collection of non-monetary items that are sponsored or approved by the GSA Regional Administrator, which will
(a) Except as otherwise permitted, close property to the pub- U.S.C. 107 et seq.), all persons entering in or on Federal prop- approved by the occupant agencies; and have the same force and effect as these regulations;
lic during other than normal working hours. In those e rty are prohibited from: (f) Commercial activities sponsored by recognized Federal (e) Are prohibited from blocking entrances, dri veways, walks,
instances where a Federal agency has approved the (1) Pa rticipating in games for money or other personal employee associations and on-site child care centers. loading platforms, or fire hydrants; and
after-normal-working hours use of buildings or portions property; (f) Are prohibited from parking on Federal property without
thereof for activities authorized by subpart D of this part, (2) Operating gambling devices; Posting and Distributing Materials (41 CFR 102-74.415). All a permit. Pa rking without authority, parking in unautho-
Fe d e ral agencies must not close the property (or affected (3) Conducting a lottery or pool; or persons entering in or on Federal property are prohibited from: rized locations or in locations reserved for other persons,
portions thereof) to the public; (4) Selling or purchasing numbers tickets. (a) Distributing free samples of tobacco products in or or parking contrary to the direction of posted signs is pro­
(b) Close property to the public during working hours only (b) This provision is not intended to prohibit prize drawings around Federal buildings, as mandated by Section 636 of hibited. Vehicles parked in violation, where warning signs
when situations require this action to ensure the orderly for personal property at otherwise permitted functions on Public Law 104–52; are posted, are subject to removal at the owner’s risk and
conduct of Government business. The designated official Federal propert y, provided that the game or drawing does (b) Posting or affixing materials, such as pamphlets, hand- expense. Federal agencies may take as proof that a
under the Occupant Emergency Program may make not constitute gambling per se. Gambling per se means bills, or flyers, on bulletin boards or elsewhere on GSA- motor vehicle was parked in violation of these regulations
such decision only after consultation with the buildings a game of chance where the participant risks something controlled propert y, except as authori zed in Sec. or directives as prima facie evidence that the registered
manager and the highest ranking representative of the law of value for the chance to gain or win a prize. 102–74.410, or when these displays are conducted as owner was responsible for the violation.
enforcement organization responsible for protection of the part of authorized Government activities; and
property or the area. The designated official is defined in Narcotics and Other Drugs (41 CFR 102-74.400). Except (c) Distributing materi a l s, such as pamphlets, handbills or Explosives (41 CFR 102-74.435). No person entering or while
Sec. 102-71.20 of this chapter as the highest ranking offi­ in cases where the drug is being used as prescribed for a flye r s, unless conducted as par t of author ized on Federal property may carry or possess explosives, or items
cial of the pri m a ryoccupant agency, or the alternate high- patient by a licensed physician, all persons entering in or on Gove rnment activities. This prohibition does not apply intended to be used to fabricate an explosive or incendiary
est ranking official or designee selected by mutual agree- Federal property are prohibited from: to public areas of the property as defined in device, either openly or concealed, except for official purposes.
ment by other occupant agency officials; and (a) Being under the influence, using or possessing any nar- Sec.102–71.20 of this chapter. However, any person or
(c) When property or a portion thereof is closed to the public, cotic drugs, hallucinogens, marijuana, barbiturates, or organization proposing to distribute materials in a pub- Weapons (41 CFR 102-74.440). Fe d e ral law prohibits the
restrict admission to the property, or the affected portion, to amphetamines; or lic area under this section must first obtain a permit possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in
authorized persons who must register upon entry to the (b) Operating a motor vehicle on the property while under the from the building manager as specified in subpart D of Federal facilities and Federal court facilities by all persons not
property and must, when requested, display Government influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotic drugs, hallu­ this part . Any such person or organization must distrib- specifically authorized by 18 U.S.C. 930. Violators will be sub-
or other identifying credentials to Federal police officers or cinogens, marijuana, barbiturates, or amphetamines. ute materials only in accordance with the provisions of ject to fine and/or imprisonment for periods up to five (5) years.
other authorized individuals when entering, leaving or while subpart D of this part . Failure to comply with those pro-
on the property. Failure to comply with any of the applica- Alcoholic Beverages (41 CFR 102-74.405). Except visions is a violation of these regulations. Nondiscrimination (41 CFR 102-74.445). Federal agencies
ble provisions is a violation of these regulations. where the head of the responsible agency or his or her must not discriminate by segregation or otherwise against
designee has granted an exemption in writing for the Photographs for News, Advertising, or Commercial any person or persons because of race, creed, religion, age,
Preservation of Property (41 CFR 102-74.380). All persons appropriate official use of alcoholic beverages, all per- Purposes (41 CFR 102-74.420). Except where security reg­ sex, color, disability, or national origin in furnishing or by refus­
entering in or on Federal property are prohibited from: sons entering in or on Federal proper ty are prohibited ulations, rules, orders, or directives apply or a Federal court ing to furnish to such person or persons the use of any facili­
(a) Improperly disposing of rubbish on property; from being under the influence or using alcoholic beve r- order or rule prohibits it, persons entering in or on Federal ty of a public nature, including all services, privileges, accom­
(b) Willfully destroying or damaging property; ages. The head of the responsible agency or his or her property may take photographs of: modations, and activities provided on the propert y.
(c) Stealing property; designee must provide a copy of all exemptions granted (a) Space occupied by a tenant agency for non-commercial
(d) Creating any hazard on property to persons or things; or to the buildings manager and the highest ranking repre­ purposes only with the permission of the occupying Penalties (41 CFR 102-74.450). A person found guilty of vio­
(e) Throwing articles of any kind from or at a building or climb­ sentative of the law enforcement organization, or other agency concerned; lating any rule or regulation in this subpart while on any prop­
ing upon statues, fountains or any part of the building. authorized officials, responsible for the security of the (b) Space occupied by a tenant agency for commercial pur­ e rty under the charge and control of GSA shall be fined under
property. poses only with written permission of an authorized offi­ title 18 of the United States Code, imprisoned for not more
Conformity with Signs and Directions (41 CFR 102­ cial of the occupying agency concerned; and than 30 days, or both.
74.385). Persons in and on property must at all times comply Soliciting, Vending and Debt Collection (41 CFR 102­ (c) Building entrances, lobbies, foyers, corridors, or auditori­
with official signs of a prohibitory, regulatory or directory nature 74.410). All persons entering in or on Federal property are ums for news purposes. Impact on Other Laws or Regulations (41 CFR 102­
and with the lawful direction of Federal police officers and other prohibited from soliciting alms (including money and non­ 74.455). No rule or regulation in this subpart may be con-
authorized individuals. monetary items) or commercial or political donations, vending Dogs and Other Animals (41 CFR 102-74.425). No person s t rued to nullify any other Federal laws or regulations or any
merchandise of all kinds, displaying or distributing commer­ may bring dogs or other animals on Federal property for other State and local laws and regulations applicable to any area in
Disturbances (41 CFR 102-74.390). All persons entering cial adve rtising, or collecting private debts, except fo r: than official purposes.However, a disabled person may bring which the property is situated (40 U.S.C. 121(c)).

WA R N IN G
WEAPONS PROHIBITED
Federal law prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in Federal facilities and Federal court facilities by all persons not specif­
ically authorized by Title 18, United States Code, Section 930. Violators will be subject to fine and/or imprisonment for periods up to five (5) years.