§5000.960. Distribution of Leaflets

a)         No organization or individual shall distribute leaflets to persons entering the buildings or in the atrium or concourse levels of the JRTC without written permission from the Department. Leaflet distribution shall not be allowed in any automobile parking area under the control of the Department or within business areas in the buildings.

           

b)         All requests to distribute leaflets must be submitted in writing at least 48 hours in advance of the activity to the Building Manager, unless the criteria for requests within less than the 48 hours set forth in Section 5000.940 of this Subpart are met. The Department shall consider the factors listed in Section 5000.940(d) to determine whether permission shall be granted to distribute leaflets on the grounds.

 

c)         A request shall include the name of the organization, estimated number of distributors, amount of time needed, and beginning and ending dates of the activity.  The request must also include a copy of the leaflet to be distributed.

 

d)         Each person engaged in activities approved by the Department must wear a badge containing the individual's and organization names.  The organization and its members agree they will not harass or attempt to compel the public in any activity approved by the Department under subsection (a) of this Section. The distributor may approach a person for the purpose of handing the person a leaflet if the person consents to being approached.  Distributors also agree to stay in the area designated by the Department and shall not interfere with the business being conducted at the building.  Failure to follow the rules may result in the organization or individual being removed from the premises and permission being denied to continue the activity.

 

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 14094, effective August 10, 2006)