Posting and distributing materials
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) General rule. Any person on Federal property is prohibited from the following activities:
(1) Posting or affixing materials, such as pamphlets, handbills, or flyers on Federal property, including vehicles, bulletin boards, and other equipment.
(2) Distributing materials, such as pamphlets, handbills or flyers, or free samples, including samples of tobacco products.
(b) Exceptions. (1) The posting or distribution of materials is allowed when conducted as part of an authorized Federal activity.
(2) An individual may distribute materials in public areas on Federal property, provided the person first obtains a permit from the building manager, and the person does not leave behind any of the materials.
[90 FR 24218, June 9, 2025, as amended at 91 FR 5665, Feb. 9, 2026]
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