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Solicitation
" Student solicitation " will mean the sale or offer for sale of any property or service , whether for immediate or future delivery , and the receipt of or request for any gift or contribution by a student or registered student organization . [ See FI ( LOCAL )]
Student solicitation will be permitted in or on premises owned or controlled by the College District only if the solicitation does not violate a sole-source vendor contract clause and the solicitation is :
1 . The sale or offer for sale of any newspaper , magazine , or other publication in an area designated in advance by the Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services or designee for the conduct of such activity ;
2 . The sale or offer for sale of any merchandise , food , or nonalcoholic beverages in an area designated in advance by the vice president of student and enrollment services or designee for the conduct of such activity ;
3 . The collection of membership fees or dues by registered student organizations at the organizations ' meetings scheduled in accordance with College District policy and procedures on use of facilities ; [ See FLA ]
4 . The collection of admission fees for the exhibition of movies , performances , or other programs that are sponsored by a student or registered student organization and scheduled in accordance with College District policy and procedures on the use of facilities ; [ See FLA ]
5 . The sale of raffle tickets by a registered student organization that can present to the vice president of student and enrollment services or designee written evidence from the Internal Revenue Service that the organization has been granted an exemption from taxation under 26 U . S . C . 501 ( c )( 3 ); 6 . The collection of donations by a registered student organization ; 7 . The sale of personal items by students ; or 8 . The sale of items by a registered student organization to its members .
Any solicitations by a registered student organization must be on behalf of or for the benefit of a registered student organization or an organization granted an exemption from taxation under 26 U . S . C . 501 ( c )( 3 ).
Student solicitation must comply with law and College District policies and procedures . No solicitation will be conducted on the grounds , sidewalks , or streets of any property either owned or controlled by the College District , except as approved by Board policy or by the vice president of student and enrollment services or designee .
Solicitation made pursuant to the terms of this policy must be conducted according to the following :
1 . The solicitation will not disrupt or disturb the regular academic or institutional programs being conducted in buildings or on property owned or controlled by the College District .
2 . The solicitation will not interfere with the free or unimpeded flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on sidewalks and streets and at places of ingress and egress to and from buildings owned or controlled by the College District .
3 . The solicitation will not harass , threaten , or intimidate the person or persons being solicited .
Petitions , Handbills , and Literature
Student organizations must complete an Event Request Form and have it approved by Student Engagement and Collin Campus Administration to reserve a space for distribution of literature . Once approved , organizations can host their table during reserved times . In accordance with the Student Handbook , distribution of materials should be conducted in a manner that is not disruptive ; does not impede reasonable access to Collin College classrooms , facilities , or programs ; does not result in disruption of Collin College classes or activities ; does not result in damage to Collin College property ; does not harass or intimidate a person ; does not interfere with the rights of others ; and does not violate local , state , or federal laws or Collin College policies and procedures . Solicitors shall not continue repeated soliciting after a person has communicated their lack of interest in the literature or items being distributed .
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