deanf
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I just completed new employee orientation for University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center for a part-time job I am taking.
They made it very clear that Harborview is off-limits to weapons. The applicable code is WAC 478-124-020:
They made it clear that this prohibition applies to all - faculty, students, employees, patients, public. The only enforcement for violations seems to be suspension (WAC 478-124-040) from the university, which wouldn't apply to the general public.
I am not interested in challenging this issue. I present it for discussion. I am wondering how their administrative rule squares with Washingtion Preemption. Facts: Harborview is owned by King County, and administered fully by the UofW by contract.
I just completed new employee orientation for University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center for a part-time job I am taking.
They made it very clear that Harborview is off-limits to weapons. The applicable code is WAC 478-124-020:
(2) In order to assure those rights to all members of the university community and to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in which the university may continue to make its special contribution to society, the following types of conduct are hereby prohibited on or in property either owned, controlled or operated by the university which is used or set aside for university purposes, hereinafter referred to as the university campus:
(e) Possession or use of firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals or other dangerous weapons or instrumentalities on the university campus, except for authorized university purposes, unless prior written approval has been obtained from the university chief of police, or any other person designated by the president of the university;
They made it clear that this prohibition applies to all - faculty, students, employees, patients, public. The only enforcement for violations seems to be suspension (WAC 478-124-040) from the university, which wouldn't apply to the general public.
I am not interested in challenging this issue. I present it for discussion. I am wondering how their administrative rule squares with Washingtion Preemption. Facts: Harborview is owned by King County, and administered fully by the UofW by contract.