LEGISLATIVE MALL
RULES AND REGULATIONS

Upon request to use Legislative Mall, the Division of Facilities Management will issue a letter detailing the rules and regulations governing use of the property. Requests for reservations are not considered approved until all required paperwork is filed with the Division prior to the event. Permission to utilize the area cannot be assigned or transferred without prior written approval from the Division.

Approval by the Division of Facilities Management is subject to the following conditions:

1. Provide satisfactory evidence of a minimum of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) liability insurance coverage listing the State of Delaware, Division of Facilities Management, as the certificate holder on your policy binder for the event (copy of document must be supplied to the Division prior to the event);
    
2. Execute an indemnification and save harmless clause to ensure that the State of Delaware and Division of Facilities Management shall accrue no liability for damage or injury to persons or property occurring on the State premises;
    
3. Contact the Dover Police Department [(302) 736-7111] and the Dover Fire Marshal’s Office [(302) 736-7010] to determine and obtain the necessary permits and file the same;
    
4. Contact the Dover Police Department and Capitol Police [(302) 739-3200] to ensure the availability of police for traffic, noise and crowd control;
    
5. Contact the Dover Police Department to coordinate any necessary street closings;
    
6. No street closure of Legislative Avenue can take place without the written approval of Debby Porter, Legislative Council, at (302) 744-4387;
    
7. Tent supports or other ground penetrations are not permitted within 20 feet of the outside perimeter of Legislative Mall. It is the responsibility of the event coordinator to contact Miss Utility [(800) 282-8555] to have utilities that are not the responsibility of Facilities Management located and marked;
    
8. Ensure that the grounds are left in good repair and free of litter upon departure;
    
9. Vehicles and/or trailers of any type will not be permitted on grassy areas or sidewalks within the Capitol Complex without the express permission of the Division;
    
10. The use of paint or other permanent substances to mark streets, parking lots, grass, etc. is prohibited;
     
11. The use of tape, wire, nails, etc. to adhere signs, balloons or other materials to street lights, trees, benches, signs, buildings, etc. is prohibited;
     
12. Open fires are not permitted in the Capitol Complex. All barbecue grills must remain curbside;
     
13. The serving and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on the Capitol Complex.