Michigan State University ORDINANCES 1974 ' CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the attached ordinances to pro vide regulations and control of the use of streets, highways, and property within the campus of Michi gan State University and for the benefit and protection of its property and the conducting of University busi ness were passed by the Board of Trustees at a meeting duly called and held at East Lansing, Michigan, on July 24, 1964, and amended at meetings duly called and held at East Lansing, Michigan, on September 21, 1967; June 14, 1968; May 16, 1969; April 17, 1970; September 17, 1970; February 25, 1972; April 20, 1973 and August 22, 1973 at which quorums were present and voted, and that said ordinances are duly recorded in the minute books of the Board of Trustees and are still in force and effect. JACK BRESLIN, SECRETARY January 18, 1974 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.00 Statement of Purpose 1.01 Objective of Ordinance 2.00 Effectiveness of Ordinance 2.01 Effective date 2.02 Previous Ordinance abolished 2.03 Exceptions to Ordinance 2.04 Exceptions for Student Publications 3.00 Authority of Board of Trustees 3.01 Source of authority 4.00 Designation of Enforcement Powers 4.01 Director of Public Safety to enforce 4.02 Director of Public Safety to appoint subordinates 4.03 Property outside East Lansing area 5.00 Duties of Public Safety Officers 5.01 Duties 5.02 Director of Public Safety restricting access to property 6.00 Misdemeanor-Penalty 6.01 Penalty 7.00 Posting of Ordinance 7.01 Requirements for posting 8.00 Definitions 8.01 Ordinance 8.02 The Board 8.03 Act 80 8.04 Public Safety Officer 8.05 Singular and plural synonymous 8.06 All genders synonymous 8.07 Person and accused 8.08 Act includes omission 8.09 Property 8.10 Writing and written 8.11 Campus 9.00 Aircraft 9.01 Landing of 10.00 Athletic Equipment 10.01 Improper use of 11.00 Bicycles; Illegal Taking of 11.01 Owner's authority required 11.02 Party to unauthorized taking of 12.00 Boating 12.01 Motor propelled prohibited 13.00 Buildings 13.01 Regulations restricting access or use 13.02 Defacing, damaging or removing property 14.00 Camping 14.01 Restrictions Page 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 3 15.00 Counterfeiting, Altering and Copying 15.01 False copy 15.02 Possession of false copy 15.03 Unauthorized keys 16.00 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct 16.01 Unauthorized assembly 16.02 Disruption of education al activities 16.03 Disruption of normal campus building or area activities 16.04 Public address systems o r other amplification 16.05 Disruption or molestation of persons, firms or agencies 16.06 Enter athletic contest or exhibition 16.07 Projected or dropped objects at assemblages 16.08 Public event admission restrictions 16.09 Enter steam tunnel, mechanical or boiler rooms 17.00 Dumping 17.01 Prohibited 18.00 Examinations 18.01 Unauthorized attainment of 18.02 Unauthorized transfer of 18.03 Prima facie evidence 19.00 Firearms or Weapons 19.01 Possession prohibited; exceptions 19.02 Use of chemicals prohibited 19.03 Use prohibited; exceptions 19.04 Not applicable to police officers 20.00 Fires 20.01 Setting fires 21.00 Curfew 21.01 Minors under 17 years of age 21.02 Assisti ng, aid ing or abetting minors 22.00 Alcoholic Beverages 22.01 Use or possession permitted 22.02 Use or possession prohibited 22.03 Use prohibited in public areas of campus buildings 22.04 Approval for use at non-student social events 22.05 Approva l for use at student social events 23.00 Model Airplanes 23.01 Flying of 24.00 Molesting 24.01 Designated prohibitions 25.00 Animals 25.01 Leash required 25.02 Prohibited in buildings 25.03 Prohib ited in busses 25.04 Prohibited from posted areas 25.05 Exceptions 25.051 Seeing-eye animals 25.052 Veterinary medical treatment 25.053 Transported an imals 25.054 Sponsored events 4 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 25.055 Prior autho rization for student events 25.056 Other exceptions as a uthori zed by th e Secretary of the Board 26.00 Picnicking 26.01 Designated areas only; written approval 27.00 Plant Materials 27.01 Injury or removal 28.00 Property 28.01 Disposition of lost, stolen or abandoned property 28.02 Disposition on proof of ownership 28.03 Disposition by public auction 29.00 Property removal 29.01 Removal prohibited 29.02 Unauthorized inter-department removal 2'9.03 Disposition by public auction 30.00 Selling and Advertising , 30.01 Selling and advertising prohibited 30.02 Signs, posters and handbills prohibited 31.00 Signs 31.01 Erection or display of prohibited ; exception 31.02 Efface. alter, destroy or removal of 31.03 Attachment of 32.00 Smoking 32.01 Prohibited areas 33.00 Telephones 33.0 l Molesting calls prohibited 33.02 Threatening, obscene language prohibited 33.03 Prank or joke calls prohibited 34.00 Traffic-Rights and Duties of Drivers and Pedestrians 34.01 Signals (Legend) 34.0ll Green: Vehicular traffic movement 34.012 Green: Pedestrian movement 34.013 Yellow: Vehicular traffic movement; req uirement 34.014 Yellow: Pedestrian movement 34.015 Red: Vehicular traffic movement 34.016 Red: Pedestrian movement 34.017 Green Arrow (Steady) 34.018 Red Arrow (Flashing); vehicular traffic movement 34.019 Red Arrow (Flashing-); pedestrian movement 34.02 Signals located other than intersection 34.03 Pedestrian walk and wait signals 34.031 Walk 34.032 Don't walk or wail 34.04 Flashing red or yellow 34.041 Flashing red (stop required) 34.042 Flashing yellow (caution) 34.05 Approach of train; stop required 34.051 Visible warning 34.052 Crossing gate 34.053 Train signals approach 34.054 Train approach dangerous 34.055 Vehicle movement prohibited around crossing gate 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 5 34.06 34.07 34.08 34.09 34.10 Stop signs Emerging from alley, private road or driveway; stop required Obstructing intersection Passing stopped vehicle at intersection Right of way at intersection 34.101 Right of way and forfeiture of 34.102 Left turn 34.103 Posted intersection 35.00 Driving in Roadway-Following, Overtaking and Passing 35.01 Drive on right side of road required; exceptions 24 35.0ll Overtaking and passing vehicle same direction 35.012 Roadway under construction 35.013 Three lanes for traffic 35.014 One way traffic 35.015 Roadway with a bicycle lane Drive in marked traffic lane required; exceptions Following too closely Following fire apparatus prohibited Passing vehicle proceeding in opposite direction Rules governing, limitations, exceptions and special rules 35.061 Safe distance required when passing 35.062 Vehicle being passed shall give right of way 35.02 35.03 35.04 35.05 35.06 35.07 Conditions for overtaking and passing vehicle on right 35.071 Vehicle overtaken making left turn 35.072 Two or more lanes for traffic movement 35.073 One way street 35.074 Passing on main traveled portion of roadway required Driving to left of center line prohibited; exceptions Passing in no passing zone prohibited Driving on three-lane roadway Driving on one way streets, alleys and traffic islands Required areas for driving motor vehicles Required areas for operating bicycles Required areas for riding animals Except when public safety officer directs otherwise 35.08 35.09 35.10 35.ll 35.12 35.13 35.14 35.15 Turning Movements 36.01 Driver's duties when starting or turning 36.02 Signal required and means of signal 36.03 Driver requirements 36.031 Approach and right turn position 36.032 Approach and left turn position 36.033 Approach and left turn; from two way street to one way street; from one way street to two way street 36.034 Approach and left turn; one way street to one way street 36.00 37.00 36.04 Signs limiting turn Speed Regulations 37.01 Careful and prudent 37.02 Prima facie 37.021 25 mph; school zone 37.022 15 mph; residential zone 37.023 Any other posted speed 37.03 Driver duty to reduce speed 37.04 Complaint and summons to specify speed applicable; also to specify other offenses committed 6 26 26 38.00 School Bus -Overtaking, Meeting, Passing Stopped Bus, Signs on Bus 27 38.01 Passing prohibited; signs required 38.02 Stop 10 feet away; proceed when driver signals, bus resumes mo tion , visual signals no longer actuated; passenger requirement; passing permitted at controlled intersection 38.03 Visible requirement for stopping bus 38.04 Divided highway; no stop required 38.05 Signal lamps required on bus 39.00 Parking 28 39.01 Wheels parallel and 12 inches from right curb 39.02 Angle parking; obedience to signs or markings 39.03 Unattended motor vehicles; braked , wheels angled, keys 39.04 Parking not to obstruct traffic 39.05 Starting from parked position; signal and yield required 39.06 Angle position; yield required 39.07 Lights on parked vehicle; requirements 39.08 Lights depressed on parked vehicle 39.09 Prohibitions (no signs required) 39.091 On a sidewalk 39.092 Front of public or private driveway 39.093 Within an intersection 39.094 Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant 39.095 On crosswalk 39.096 Within 20 feet of crosswalk 39.097 Within 30 feet of traffic-control device 39.098 Between safety zone and adjacent curb 39.099 Within 50 feet of railroad crossing 39.0910 Within 20 feet of entrance to fire station; 75 feet on side of street opposite entrance 39.0911 Alongside street excavation or obstruction 39.0912 On highway side of vehicle parked at curb 39.0913 Upon bridge or elevated structure upon highway 39.0914 Within 200 feet of an accident 39.0915 In front of theater or place of public assemblage 39.0916 Blocking marked emergency exits of buildings 39.0917 Blocking marked fire escapes of buildings 39.10 Motorbuses for taking on and discharging passengers 39.11 Moving a vehicle not lawfully in control into any prohibited position or area 39.12 Drive or park on grass, over curb, beyond highway width or off shoulder 39.13 Prohibitions (signs required); exceptions 39.14 No vehicle to be parked on street for purpose of 39.141 Displaying such vehicle for sale 39.142 Maintenance or repair except emergency repair 39.143 Displaying advertising 39.144 Selling merchandise except when authorized 39.145 Storage for more than 48 hours 39.15 Mobile homes, trailers and boats stored only in designated areas 39.16 Alley, no parking except authorized by signs, no stopping except for load, unload 39.17 Metered parking zones 39.171 Vehicle not to be parked longer than indicated time ; Sun days and legal holidays, excepted; governmental vehicles excepted 7 39.18 39.19 39.20 39.21 39.22 39.172 Vehicle to be pa'rked within marked space Areas controlled by parking gates to be used by instructions on gate Vehicle to be driven through parking gates only in manner posted at entrance Vehicle not to enter lot through exit gate or leave lot through en trance gate Parking gate to be operated in prescribed manner Loading and unloading 39.221 Standing, stopping or parking in passenger loading zone; conditions 39.222 Standing, stopping or parking in freight loading zone; conditions 39.223 Vehicle temporarily stopped to load or unload passengers; conditions 39.23 39.24 39.25 39.26 39.27 39.28 Stopping, standing or parking of buses and taxicabs regulated Restricted use of bus and taxicab stands; exceptions Prima facie evidence of parking violators; license plates No parking tow-away zones Opening doors of vehicles Schedule of fines 40.00 Miscellaneous Rules 40.01 Drivers of motor vehicles must be licensed 31 40.0ll Driver must have license in immediate possession when driving; certificate of registration; submission to officer 40.012 Display or possession of invalid driver's license; loan of; representation of 40.013 Driver with instruction permit must be accompanied by licensed driver · 40.014 Unlawful for owner to permit unlicensed driver to, drive License plates Reckless driving Driver to exercise due care Driving under influence of narcotic drugs or alcohol; habitual user of drugs, Unlawful to permit habitual user of drugs or person under influ ence of drugs or alcohol to drive Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles; driver regulations applicable Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles not to be operated more than two abreast; seating requirements Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles; spotlights and light require- ments Animals ridden or animal-drawn vehicles on street; rules applicable Animals ridden or led on street; rules applicable Skis or sleds not to be used on roadways Driving through funeral or other processions prohibited Permits required for parades, processions and sound trucks; ex ceptions Backing; requirements 40.151 Safely and not interfere with other traffic 40.152 Not to cause other traffic to yield 40.153 Not through or into roadway intersection Vehicles not driven on sidewalk or footbridge; exception Driving through safety zone prohibited Splashing; person on sidewalk or crosswalk Leaking or spilling of contents from vehicle on street Crossing fire hose 40.02 40.03 40.04 40.05 40.06 40.07 40.08 40.09 40.10 40.ll 40.12 40.13 40.14 40.15 40.16 40.17 40.18 40.19 40.20 8 40.21 40.22 40.23 40.24 40.25 40.26 40.27 40.28 40.29 40.30 40.31 40.32 Coaster, roller skates and similar devices restricted Clinging to vehicles Boarding or alighting from vehicles in motion prohibited Restrictions on weight of trucks and commercial vehicles on streets; signs Lamp or flag on projecting load; requirements Loaded material or passengers not to obstruct driver's view or control Position of passengers not to interfere with driver's view or control Person in transit vehicle to stand beyond safety line Windows of vehicles to be free from obstruction Vision through required equipment and windshields to be clear Unauthorized display of official insignia on vehicle Driving in an unsafe manner 41.00 Equipment 34 41.01 Vehicles in unsafe condition not to be driven or moved 41.02 Muffler requirements; prohibitions 41.03 Engine equipped to prevent excessive fumes and smoke 41.04 Substance igniting exhaust gases prohibited 41.05 Lights to be equipped according to Michigan Vehicle Code 41.06 Number of spot lamps allowed; requirements 41.07 Flashing lights; red and green lights 41.08 Brakes; requirements 41.09 Horns; requirements 41.10 Windshields free of obstructions to driver's view 41.11 Cleaning device required; device to be self operating 41.111 Windshield wiper required in good condition 41.12 Windshield washer requirement 41.13 Tires with metal contacting road prohibited 41.131 Protuberance other than rubber prohibited; ex_ceptions 41.14 View to rear and mirrors; requirements 41.15 Size, weight and load of vehicles; prohibitions 42.00 Traffic- Pedestrians 36 42.01 Subject to intersection signals, rights and duties at other places 42.02 Right of way at crosswalks; traffic-control devices; unmarked cross 42.03 42.04 42.05 42.06 42.07 42.08 42.09 walks Special pedestrian-control signals Duty between adjacent intersections with signals To yield right of way to emergency vehicles Shall not pass beyond closed railroad crossing gate Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk Crossing roadway at right angles Crossing at other than crosswalks; yield to vehicles required 42.091 Tunnels or overhead crossings 42.10 Walk left side of roadway; where sidewalks provided; where side walks not provided Soliciting rides or business White canes; guide dog; duty of motorist Crosswalk-at other than intersection 42.11 42.12 42.13 43.00 Bicyclists - Traffic 43.01 Definition 43.02 Unlawful to operate or possess unregistered bicycle 43.03 Permits; display of 37 9 Impounding and release of 43.04 Transfer of permits 43.05 When to apply for permit; registration 43.06 43.07 Unlawful to operate unless equipped as required 43.08 Not to be operated more than two abreast 43.09 Speed not greater than reasonable to safety 43.10 Clinging to moving vehicle prohibited 43.11 To yield to pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks 43.12 Careless or reckless manner 43.13 On sidewalk prohibited; exception 43.14 Rights and duties 43.15 Obedience to traffic control devices required 43.16 Parking areas 43.17 Unlawful to park except in bicycle areas 43.18 Parking prohibited in area for motor vehicles; exception 43.19 43.20 Locking required 43.21 Authority to publish special regulations 43.22 Parkin g limitations 43.23 Number of riders Inoperable bicycles; impound 44.00 Accidents - Traffic 44.01 Required to stop at accident involving death, injury or damage 44.02 Required to give information and render aid 44.03 Duty to report accidents immediately 44.04 When driver unable to report accident 44.05 Duty when striking unattended vehicle 44.06 Duty upon striking fixtures on a roadway 44.07 Garages to report 44.08 Accident reports confidential 45.00 Administration-Traffic 45.01 Office of Traffic Engineer 45.02 Duties of Traffic Engineer 40 41 45.021 Traffic control orders 45.03 Stop signs; authority; erection of 45.04 Stopping, standing or parking; authority to establish a nd erect signs 45.05 Speed restrictions; authority to establish and erect signs 45.051 Prima facie limit outside business-residential area 45.052 Prima facie limit in business-residential ar ea 45.053 Prima facie limit in alleys and service drives 45.06 One way roadways and alleys; authority to establish and erect signs 45.07 Crosswalks, safety zones and traffic lanes 45.071 Authority to designate and maintain crosswalks 45.072 Authority to establish safety zones 45.073 Authority to designate traffic lanes 45.08 Restricted turn signs; authority to erect 45.09 Turning markers; authority to place to direct turns 45.10 Through streets; authority to designate; stop signs required at entrances 45.11 Play streets; authority to establish 45.12 Parking; authority to establish parking and tow-away zones 45.13 All-night parking; authority to prohibit upon Board's authoriza tion ; erection of signs 45.14· Loading zones; authority to establish and erect signs 45.141 Application for establishment of zone 45.142 When application for zone not required 10 45.15 45.16 45.17 45.18 45.19 45.20 45.21 45.22 45.23 45.24 45.25 45.26 45.27 45.28 45.29 45.30 45.31 45.32 45.33 45.34 45.35 45.36 45.37 45.38 45.39 45.40 45.41 45.42 45.43 45.44 45.45 45.46 45.47 Public carrier stands; authority to establish and erect signs Metered parking zones and areas restricted by parking gates; authority to erect parking meters and gates Weight restrictions; authority to limit weight of commercial ve hicles; signs Emergency and experimental regulations; authority to establish 45.181 Authority to test traffic-control devices Traffic-control devices; authority to place or remove; establish effective times Traffic-control devices; manual and specifications for Limit to authority; permission of State Highway Commission required Special traffic-control regulations; authority to establish; signs re quired Authority of director to employ special employees to direct traffic; authority of special employees S_pecial restricted parking areas; authority to establish and erect signs Mass transit regulation Bicycle lanes; authority to establish and erect signs Display of device resembling traffic-control device prohibited Advertisement on traffic-control devices prohibited Authority to remove Private parking a reas without permission prohibited Damage to traffic-control devices Traffic law enforcement; duty of director Record required for issuance of citation books to public safety officers Issuance of citation to violator; when it shall be issued Citation on illegally parked vehicle Disposition of citation a nd copies Illegal disposition or alteration of citation Unlawful to cancel or solicit the cancellation of citation Issuance of notice of impounding of vehicle When required to send notice of impounding of vehicle to State Police Traffic violations; maintenance of records Driver records ; maintenance of 45.421 Records maintained for five-year period Accident reports; system of filing 45.431 All accident reports will be filed; availability of reports; use of Copy of complaint; filing of duplicate copy 45.441 Filing of record of disposition of charge Warrants; record of warrants issued for traffic violations; final disposition Traffic accident studies Accident reports; preparation of; forms 45.471 Submission of accident reports; report of accidents to State Police 45.48 45.49 Availability of traffic violation reports to public; to be serially num bered; disposal records of such forms considered public records Annual traffic safety report; prepared by; submitted to; contents 11 45.491 Number of accidents; number of deaths and injuries; other pertinent data 45.492 Number of accidents investigated; other pertinent data 45.493 Plans and recommendations 46.00 Authority of Enforcement Officials 47 46.01 Authority to direct traffic; emergency provision to direct traffic 46.02 46.0ll Firemen may direct; conditions Inspect vehicles; authority to stop and inspect; authority to arrest if there is defective equipment 46.03 Authority to impound vehicle from street, highway or parking area 46.031 Vehicle left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct or cause way obstructing traffic 46.032 Vehicle disabled on highway and person in charge unable to remove 46.033 Vehicle parked illegally and unattended on street or park- ing area and is obstruction to traffic 46.034 Vehicle driven upon streets and not in proper cond ition 46.035 Vehicle left continuously on street more than 48 hours 46.036 When driver of vehicle is arrested, vehicle unattended 46.037 Because of fire, Rood, storm, snow or other emergency 46.038 Vehicle abandoned in parking lot 46.039 Vehicle with three outstanding traffic violations; condi tion of release 46.0310 Vehicle parked in reserved area 46.03ll Vehicle parked obstructing operations; on lawn; in shrub bery 46.04 Request accident reports; authority to require drivers and witnes ses to file additional reports 47.00 Application-Traffic 47.01 Compliance with order of public safety officer; order of fireman 47.02 Parent or guardian of ch ild shall not permit him to violate ordinance 47.03 Application of bicycle regulations 47.04 Exceptions; authorized emergency vehicle 47.041 Park or stand 47.042 Proceed through red or stop signal or sign 47.043 Exceed speed limit 47.044 Disregard regulations regarding movement and turning 47.045 Exemptions; when applicable 47.046 Exemption for persons and vehicles engaged in road work 47.05 Preferential right of way 47.051 Driver LO yie ld to emergency vehicle 47.052 Vehicles in funeral procession; exceptions and conditions 48.00 Washing Vehicles 48.01 Prohibition 48.02 Exception 49.00 Wildlife 49.01 Wildlife sanctuary designation; prohibi tions regarding wildlife 50.00 Severance Provision 12 49 50 50 50 1:00 AN ACT TO REVISE, CONSOLIDATE, SUPPLEMENT AND CODIFY THOSE ORDINANCES PREVIOUSLY ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVER SITY RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF PERSONS WITHIN ITS LANDS, FOR THE BENEFIT AND PROTECTION OF ITS PROPERTY, THE USE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CAMPUS, AND THE CONDUCTING OF UNIVERSITY ACTIVI TIES, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. Section 1.00- Statement of Purpose .01 - It appearing to the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University that regulations for the care, preservation and protection of the property governed by the Board and for control of the conduct of those on said prop erty are essential to secure the successful operation of the University, maintain good order, promote the designed objectives of th e University, and to obviate unnecessary and improper interferences with University activities and the lawful activities of those coming upon land governed by the Board, the Board hereby adopts the following provisions: 2.00-Effectiveness of Ordinance .01 . 02 . 03 . 04 - This ordinance shall be effective at 12:01 a.m., September 15, 1964 . - All ordinances previously enacted by the State Board of Agriculture are hereby declared null and void . - Any exceptions to the following sections of this ordinance must be made by written authorization of the office of the Secretary of the Board of Trus tees for Michigan State University: 9.01, 12.01 , 14.01 , 20.01 , 23.01, 26.01, 29.01, 30.01, 30.02 , 31.01 , 31.03, 39.144 and 40. 14 . - The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to the sale or distri bution of student publications except that the method of distribution shal l not in terfere with normal university functions. 3.00-Authority of Board of Trustees .01 - This ordinance is enacted by the Board of Trustees pursuant to and in accordance with the authority and responsibility of said Board as outlined in the Constitution of the State of Michigan, Public Act 80 of 1905, as amended, and Public Act 269 of 1909, as amended. 13 4.00 4.00- Designation of Enforcement Powers .01 . 02 . 03 - Pursuant to the authority stated in Section 3.01, the Board of Trustees does hereby entrust the Director of the Department of Public Safety of Michigan State University with the duty of enforcing this ordinance . - The Director of the Department of Public Safety of Michigan State Uni versity is also charged with the responsibility to appoint subordinates who shall, among other things, be employed to enforce this ordinance . - When for the purpose of maintaining necessary control of property governed by the Board of Trustees located in areas beyond the property at or adjacent to East Lansing, and the conduct of persons coming onto this property , the Board may authorize the application of this ordinance or portions of this ordinance to said property. Enforcement authority, may be vested with appropriate local officials. 5.00- Duties of Public Safety Officers - Every such person, duly appointed, shall apprehend and arrest any person in violation of any provision of this ordinance and shall make complaint against such violator before any judge having jurisdiction; shall restrict access to any area for the protection of an individual, crime scene, or public safety or convenience; is empowered to delegate to any citizen or peace officer any part or all of his authority to enforce any part or all of the provisions of this ordinance when the citizen or peace officer is acting in conjunction with the public safety officer; shall inspect the properties un der control of the Board and establish the identity of those persons found upon the premises after hours or in unusual circumstances; may eject from the property under control of the Board any person unable to establish his right upon the property; shall take into custody any property that appears to be lost, stolen or abandoned; shall cause to be towed and/or impounded any motor vehicle or bicycle parked contrary to the provisions of the ordinance when the vehicle is causing damage, is parked upon a lawn or crop area, is obstructing normal movement of the public or univer sity operations or is in violation of the provisions of this ordinance; shall take into protective custody any student appearing to be mentally disturb ed until such student can be placed into the care of University Health Center personnel for diagnosis and disposition; shall take into custody any animal found running loose upon property under control of the Board until the animal can be returned to its owner or placed in custody of an animal shelter; shall destroy any animal running loose upon property under control of the Board if unable to capture it; shall take care to ensure the safety and convenience of all persons coming onto property under control of the Board and shall arrest any person who, without proper authority, interferes with or obstructs the right of any person to move about the property in accordance with this ordinance and established rules and regulations; shall be diligent to secure respect for and protection of the civil rights of all persons; may eject from property under control of the Board any person not complying with established rules and regulations even if the rules and regulations are not enforceable under this ordinance; shall ensure by immediate remedial measures if necessary the safety of persons and property at any event held on property under control of the Board. .01 14 5.02 .02 It shall be the duty of the Director of the Department of Public Safety or his authorized subordinates to establish temporary restrictions upon access to or use of University buildings, parking lots, streets and highways or other property of the University or portions thereof as may be deemed necessary or desirable for the convenient and efficient conduct of the affairs of the University; provided that the Director of the Department of Public Safety or his authorized representatives shall make such restrictions known by use of signs, barricades, announcements, posting of police officers or other authorized persons possessing official identification, or establishing police lines beyond which unauthorized persons are not per mitted to pass. 6.00- Misdemeanor- Penalty .01 - Whosoever shall refuse or fail to conform to such rules or regulations, which may be prescribed by said Board in this ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction th ereof may be fined and/or imprisoned in the county jail of the county wherein the offense was com mitted, as provided by law. 7.00-Posting of Ordinances .01 - Copies of this ordinance, and all subsequent amendments thereto, shall be maintained, in convenient form ,.in at least three (3) conspicuous places on the lands governed by said Board. 8.00- Definitions .01 . 02 .03 . 04 . 05 . 06 . 07 . 08 .09 - The term "ordinance" shall encompass only those rules and regula tions hereinafter prescribed . - The term "the Board" shall be considered synonymous with the terms "the State Board of Agriculture" and "the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University." - The term "Act 80" shall refer only to State of Michigan Public Act 80 of 1905, as amended . - The term "Public Safety Officer" shall include all ranks within the or ganizational framework of the Department of Public Safety of Michigan State University and shall be considered synonymous with any other des criptive 'title normally assigned to those persons entrusted with the exercis ing of police powers . - The singular number , as used in this ordinance, includes the plural and the plural includes the singular . - The masculine gender, as used in this ordinance, includes the feminine and neuter genders . - The terms "person," "accused," and similar words include, unless a contrary intention appears, public and private corporations, co-partner ships, and unincorporated or voluntary associations . - The term "act" or "doing of an act" includes "omission to act." - The word "property" includes any matter or thing upon or in respect to which any offense may be committed. 15 8.10 .10 .11 - The term "writing," "written," and any item of like import includes words or pictures printed, painted, engraved, lithographed, photographed or otherwise copied, traced or made visible to the human eye in any manner whatsoever. - The term "campus" as used in this ordinance shall be construed to in clude all property wheresoever sit..iated, owned or held by the Board of Trustees in its capacity as the governing board of Michigan State University. 9.00-Aircraft .01 - No person shall land airplanes or helicopters except on the landing strip provided for that purpose. 10.00-Athletic Equipment .01 - No person shall use athletic equipment or other equipment or materials in a careless manner so as to endanger life or property or to disturb the peace of individuals within the area. 11.00-Bicycles-Illegal Taking .01 .02 - No person shall take or use a bicycle without the authority of the owner. - No person shall willfully or knowingly assist or be a party to the un authorized taking of a bicycle. 12.00- Boating .01 - No person shall operate a boat propelled by a motor on the Red Cedar River, or any other body of wacer, contiguous to or contained within any property under control of the Board of Trustees. 13.00- Buildings .01 . 02 - The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University is hereby empowered to establish regulations restricting or prohibiting access to and/or use of University buildings and property by employees and students of the University and by members of the general public when such regulations are deemed desirable for the convenient and efficient conduct of the affairs of the University or for the management and protection of its property; provided such regulations must be posted at the entrances to the facility or portion of the facility or building affected . - No person or persons shall willfully destroy or damage or in any manner deface, destroy, or injure any property not his own, or any public building, bridge, fire hydrant, alarm box, street light, street sign, or shade tree belonging to Michigan State University, or mark or post hand bills on or in any manner mar the walls of any public building, or any fence, tree, or pole within the confines of Michigan State University, or take, or meddle with any property belonging to Michigan State University or re move the same from the building or place where it may be kept, placed, standing, or stored, without authority from the Secretary of the Board of Trustees or his designated agent. 16 14.00 14.00- Camping .01 - No person shall construct or otherwise erect, or abide in any lean-to, vehicle, trailer, tent, or other temporary shelter facility anyw here within the confines of land governed by the Board. 15.00- Counterfeiting, Altering and Copying .01 . 02 . 03 - No pe, son or persons with inte nt to injure or defraud shall falsely make. forge. manufacture, print, reproduce, copy, tamper with, or a lter, any writing, record, document or identification used or maintained by Michigan State University . - :\o person or persons shall knowingly possess, display or cause or permit to be displayed any writing, record, document or identification form used or maintained by Michigan State University knowing the same to be ficti tious, altered, forged, counterfeited or made without proper authority . - No person or persons without proper authority shall knowingly possess, make, or cause to be made, an y key , card, or unlocking device, to operate any lock or locking mechanism used or maintaine