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Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct on Postal Service Property

Applicability the building, or willfully destroying, dam- personnel for contributions by recog- with signals and directions of Security
These rules and regulations apply to all aging, or removing any property or any nized agencies as authorized by the Force personnel, other authorized individ-
real property under the charge and control part thereof is prohibited. Manual on Fund Raising Within Federal uals, and all posted traffic signs.
of the U.S. Postal Service ®, to all tenant Service, issued under Executive Order Blocking of entrances, driveways, walks,
Conformity with Signs and
agencies, and to all persons entering in or Directions 12353. loading platforms, or fire hydrants is
on such property. These rules and regula- All persons in and on property shall com- Tables, Chairs, Freestanding Signs prohibited.
tions must be kept posted at a conspicu- ply with official signs of a prohibitory or or Structures Parking without authority, parking in un-
ous place on all such property. These rules directory nature and with the directions of Except as part of authorized postal activi- authorized locations or in reserved loca-
and regulations shall not apply to: Security Force personnel or other autho- ties, no tables, chairs, freestanding signs tions, or parking continuously in excess of
a. Any portions of real property, owned or rized individuals. or posters, structures, or furniture of any 18 hours without permission or contrary to
leased by the Postal Service™, that are type may be placed in postal lobbies or on the direction of posted signs is prohibited.
leased or subleased by the Postal Ser- Specific Restrictions postal walkways, steps, plazas, lawns or Supplemental specific traffic directives
vice to private tenants for their exclu- Disturbances landscaped areas, driveways, parking lots, may be issued by the Postmaster or instal-
sive use. Disorderly conduct, or conduct that cre- or other exterior spaces. lation head. When issued and posted, such
b. With respect to restrictions on solicit- ates loud and unusual noise, or which im- Public Assembly and Public directives shall have the same force and
ing, electioneering, collecting debts, pedes entrance to or departure from Post Address effect as if made a part hereof.
vending, advertising and posting or de- Offices™ or otherwise obstructs the usual Leafleting, distributing literature, picket- Voter Registration
positing literature on sidewalks along use of entrances, foyers, corridors, offic- ing, and demonstrating by members of the Provided that all required conditions are
the street frontage of Postal Service es, elevators, stairways, and parking lots, public are prohibited in lobbies and other met, voter registration may be conducted
property falling within the property lines or which otherwise tends to impede or dis- interior areas open to the public. Public on Postal Service property only with the
of the Postal Service that are not physi- turb the public or employees in the perfor- assembly and public address, except when approval of the Postmaster or installation
cally distinguishable from adjacent mu- mance of their duties, or which otherwise conducted or sponsored by the Postal Ser- head. See 39 CFR 232.1(h)(4) for the con-
nicipal or other public sidewalks and impedes or disturbs the general public in vice, are prohibited in lobbies and other ditions that apply to voter registration ac-
any paved areas adjacent to such side- transacting business or obtaining the ser- interior areas open to the public. tivities on Postal Service property.
walks that are not physically distin- vices provided on Postal Service property,
is prohibited. Depositing Literature Weapons and Explosives
guishable from such sidewalks.
Depositing or posting of handbills, flyers, Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or
Inspection, Gambling pamphlets, signs, posters, placards, or regulation, no person while on Postal Ser-
Recording Presence Participating in games for money or other other literature (except official Postal Ser- vice property may carry firearms, other
personal property, the operation of gam- vice and other governmental notices and dangerous or deadly weapons, or explo-
a. Purses, briefcases, and other contain- bling devices, the conduct of a lottery or announcements) on the grounds, walks, sives, either openly or concealed, or store
ers brought into, while on, or being re- pool, or the selling or purchasing of lottery driveways, parking and maneuvering ar- the same on Postal Service property, ex-
moved from the property are subject to tickets is prohibited on postal premises. eas, exteriors of buildings, and other cept for official purposes.
inspection. However, items brought di- This does not apply to state lottery tickets structures, or on the floors, walls, stairs,
rectly to a Postal Service facility’s cus- at vending facilities operated by licensed Nondiscrimination
racks, counters, desks, writing tables,
tomer mailing acceptance area and de- blind persons where such lotteries are au- window ledges, or furnishings in interior No person entering on postal property
posited in the mail are not subject to thorized by state law. public areas on Postal Service premises is shall be subjected to discrimination on the
inspection, except as provided by the
Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, and prohibited. This does not apply to the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
Administrative Support Manual, section
Smoking following: origin, or disability in using any of the fa-
274. A person arrested for violation of
this section may be searched incident Anyone under the influence of alcohol or a. Posting notices on employee bulletin cilities or services of a public nature pro-
to that arrest. any drug that has been defined as a “con- boards as authorized by 39 CFR 243.2. vided by the U.S. Postal Service.
b. Vehicles and their contents brought
trolled substance” may not enter Postal b. Interior space assigned to tenants for
Service property or operate a motor vehi- Penalties and Other Law
into, while on, or being removed from their exclusive use.
restricted nonpublic areas are subject cle on Postal Service property. The pos- Alleged violations of these rules and regu-
session, sale, or use of any “controlled c. Posting of notices by U.S. Govern- lations are heard, and the penalties pre-
to inspection. A prominently displayed ment-related organizations.
sign shall advise in advance that vehi- substance” (except when permitted by scribed herein are imposed, either in a
cles and their contents are subject to law) or the sale or use of any alcoholic Photographs for News, Advertising, federal district court or by a federal mag-
inspection when entering the restricted beverage (except as authorized by the or Commercial Purposes istrate in accordance with applicable court
nonpublic area, while in the confines of Postmaster General or designee) on Postal Photographs for news purposes may be rules. Individuals found guilty of violating
the area, or when leaving the area. Per- Service premises is prohibited. The term taken in entrances, lobbies, foyers, corri- these rules and regulations while on prop-
sons entering these areas who object “controlled substance” is defined in Title dors, or auditoriums when used for public erty under the charge and control of the
and refuse to consent to the inspection 21, United States Code, section 802. meetings except where prohibited by Postal Service are subject to a fine as pro-
of the vehicle, its contents, or both may Smoking is prohibited in all Postal Service official signs or Security Force personnel vided in 18 U.S.C. 3571 or imprisonment
be denied entry; after entering the area buildings and office space, including public or other authorized personnel or a federal of not more than 30 days, or both. Nothing
without objection, consent shall be im- lobbies. court order or rule. Other photographs may contained in these rules and regulations
plied. A full search of a person and any be taken only with the permission of the shall be construed to abrogate any other
Soliciting, Electioneering,
vehicle driven or occupied by the per- Collecting Debts, Vending, and local Postmaster or installation head. federal laws or regulations or any state or
son may accompany an arrest. Advertising local laws and regulations applicable to
Dogs and Other Animals any area in which the property is situated.
c. Except as otherwise ordered, properties Soliciting alms and contributions, cam- Dogs and other animals (except those used
must be closed to the public after nor- paigning for election to any public office, to assist persons with disabilities) must Enforcement
mal business hours. Properties also collecting private debts, commercial solic- not be brought onto Postal Service property
iting and vending, displaying or distributing Security Force personnel will exercise the
may be closed to the public in emergen- for other than official purposes. powers under 18 U.S.C. 3061(c)(2) and are
cy situations and at such times as may commercial advertising, and collecting
signatures on petitions, polls, or surveys Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic responsible for enforcing the regulations in
be necessary for the orderly conduct of this notice in a manner that will protect
business. Admission to properties when (except as otherwise authorized by Postal Drivers of all vehicles in or on Postal Ser-
Service regulations) are prohibited on vice property must be in possession of a U.S. Postal Service property. Postmasters
closed to the public may be limited to or installation heads may, with the approv-
authorized individuals who may be re- Postal Service property. These prohibitions current and valid driver’s license and vehi-
do not apply to the following: cle registration, and the vehicle must dis- al of the Chief Postal Inspector or desig-
quired to sign the register and display nee, enter into agreements with State and
identification when requested by Secu- a. Commercial or nonprofit activities per- play all current and valid tags and licenses
required by the jurisdiction in which it is local enforcement agencies to insure en-
rity Force personnel or other authorized formed under contract with the Postal forcement of the regulations in a manner
individuals. Service or pursuant to the provisions of registered. Drivers who have had their
privilege or license to drive suspended or that will protect U.S. Postal Service prop-
the Randolph-Sheppard Act. erty. Postal Inspectors, Office of Inspector
General Restrictions revoked shall not drive any vehicle in or on
b. Posting notices on employee bulletin Postal Service property during such period General Special Agents, and anyone desig-
Preservation of Property boards as authorized by Title 39, Code of suspension or revocation. nated by the Chief Postal Inspector may
Improperly disposing of rubbish, spitting, of Federal Regulations (CFR) 243.2. also enforce these regulations.
creating any hazard to persons or things, Drivers of all vehicles in or on Postal Ser-
c. The solicitation of U.S. Postal Service vice premises shall drive in a careful and
throwing articles of any kind from a build- and other federal military or civilian
ing, climbing upon the roof or any part of safe manner at all times and shall comply
Poster 7, August 2016 PSN 7690-03-000-9181

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