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Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to conform to the requirements of 91黑料网 policy 5607 鈥淐ommercial Use Policy (Use of University Facilities for Commercial Purposes).鈥�

Definitions

Commercial use: use for profit or potential profit, including research, by public or private entities.

Statements

91黑料网 may authorize commercial use of its capital facilities subject to the principles enunciated in 91黑料网 Policy No. 5607 as follows:

• Use of university facilities for instruction, research and public service take priority over the commercial use of university facilities.
• Commercial use shall not conflict with and shall advance the mission of 91黑料网 Empire, and shall not infringe upon, delay or conflict with the normal operation of the campus.
• Commercial use shall not conflict with and shall advance the university鈥檚 strategic plan.
• Commercial use shall not have a significant potential for material adverse effect on the reputation of the campus for academic integrity and independence.
• Commercial use shall not compete with or replicate activities of the campus foundation or other campus-related entities.
• Commercial use shall not violate existing agreements between the campus, its foundation or other campus-related entities and vendors providing goods or services on campus.
• Commercial use shall conform to federal tax law restrictions on private use of facilities financed by tax-exempt bonds.
• Commercial use shall comply with Federal research guidelines, to the extent applicable.

The Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) shall be responsible for authorizing commercial use of the university鈥檚 state-owned facilities.

No student or employee shall promote sale of goods or services for personal profit on university property unless approved by the VPAF.

All property owned by university is available for commercial use. Use is generally limited to first floor common areas and conference rooms. Property leased by university is not available for commercial use.

Commercial use of university property shall be subject to the terms of this policy and shall require a written agreement for such use that identifies the facilities to be used and the duration of such use, and shall further require the commercial user to:

• comply with the regulations and policies of the university and campus
• indemnify the university from liability arising out of the entity鈥檚 use
• provide evidence of appropriate insurance protection
• reimburse the university for damage or destruction to university facilities
• provide appropriate compensation to the campus

Fees

Fees are assessed according to building, length of use and equipment used.

Fair market appraisals will be assessed when the proposed use of facilities:

• is to exceed 30 or more full-time equivalent days during a state fiscal year
• will involve any construction upon, or modification of, university facilities
• is expected to exceed $25,000.

Applicable Legislation and Regulations

To use 91黑料网 Empire facilities for commercial purposes, an 鈥溾�� (Form A) must be completed and submitted at least 45 business days before the intended use of the facilities. Use of facilities are subject to approval of the VPAF and 91黑料网 Empire policy 400.012 鈥淔acilities Use Policy and Procedures鈥�.

Related Policies

91黑料网 Empire policy 400.012 鈥�Facilities Use Policy and Procedures鈥�

Forms

Form A - 

Form B - Approval to host an event with children under the age of 17 (PDF 58kB)