University of Maryland Policy and Procedure for the Use of Facilities and Outdoor Spaces: Chalking
University of Maryland - College Park
Relevant Excerpt
Internal Users may use chalk to create messages on approved surfaces subject to the following:
1. Chalking will be permitted only at the following locations:
a. Designated sidewalk space outside the southeast entry to the Adele H. Stamp Student Union; and
b. Hornbake Plaza
2. Chalking in the areas designed in Section VII.B.1 will be subject to regular maintenance and cleaning by University staff.
3. In the event that an approved student group has reserved Hornbake Plaza for an event, the university will remove chalking and temporary signage at the designated area prior to the event or demonstration.
4. Messages may be written only on flat horizontal surfaces of sidewalks.
5. No messages may be written on vertical surfaces, including but not limited to walls, buildings, pillars, posts, benches, fencing, doors, trash receptacles, or kiosks.
6. Messages must be written in chalk that is water-soluble. Approved chalk includes commercially sold 鈥渟idewalk chalk鈥 but does not include spray chalk or artist pastels.
6. Anyone who chalks in violation of these rules may be held responsible for costs incurred by the University for removal.