General Union Policies

1. Established University regulations and Regents policies, as well as federal, state, & local regulations and policies apply to activities in the Union.
2. In compliance with the University's Smoke-Free Indoor Air Policy (3), the Unions are strictly designated as a "No Smoking" building. Designated outdoor smoking areas have been established for CMU. In SPSC, smokers must be at least 25' away from all public entrances.
3. In accordance with Minnesota state statues 349.12, 349.16, and 349.165 (4) all gambling is prohibited in the Unions. Raffles may be allowed if appropriate permits and licenses are obtained from the Student Activities Office and the State of MN Gambling Commission.
4. The University of Minnesota and Student Unions & Activities is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
5. The University will not provide the facilities of the Unions for assemblies or other activities which in the Director's judgment have a clear likelihood of interfering with processes of the University, or of endangering the health or safety of users of the Unions.
6. Union facilities will not be available for regular academic classroom activities, except by permission of the Director.
7. The Unions will not be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal property belonging to users of the facilities.
8. Any willful and careless damage to any property of the Unions will necessitate replacement by the person(s) responsible.
9. Furniture and equipment will not be removed from the building except as authorized by the Director. Only the building management staff will be authorized to relocate furniture or equipment within the building. Any costs associated with relocating furniture may be the responsibility of the requestor.
10. According to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents Traffic Ordinances (5), the parking, riding or walking of bicycles, use of skates (in-line or otherwise), or use of skateboards will not be permitted within the Unions at any time.
11. Animals, except for seeing eye dogs, are not permitted in the Unions at any time except by permission of the Director.
12. There is to be no gratuity given to any employee of the Unions at any time.