UW System Chapter 18: Conduct on University Lands
Wisconsin Adminstrative Code/Chapter 18, is similar to municipal ordinance violations. The following are prohibited types of conduct on Wisconsin University Lands as listed under UWS chapter 18.
Click on the appropriate page number for a detailed description of the offense.
PAGE 1 UWS 18.06 Protection of Resources
PAGE 2 UWS 18.07 Use of Campus Facilities
PAGE 3 UWS 18.08 Personal Conduct Prohibitions
PAGE 4 UWS 18.09 Alcohol and Drugs
PAGE 5 UWS 18.10 Offenses Against Public Safety
PAGE 6 UWS 18.11 Offenses Against Public Peace and Order
PAGE 7 UWS 18.12 Property Offenses
Below is a table listing the fines associated with the offense.
Statute |
Offense |
Bond |
18.06(1) |
Remove vegetation, earth, signs, fences, etc. |
200.50 |
18.06(2) |
Remove, destroy, molest wildlife |
200.50 |
18.06(3)(a) |
Prohibited Dumping, Littering |
200.50 |
18.07(1) |
Climbing, Walking on roof |
200.50 |
18.07(2)(b) |
Closing Hours |
200.50 |
18.07(3) |
Limited Entrance |
200.50 |
18.07(4) |
Picnicking and Camping |
200.50 |
18.07(5) |
Prohibitions of Blocking Entrances |
200.50 |
18.07(6) |
Restricted use of student centers, unions |
200.50 |
18.07(7) |
Structures |
200.50 |
18.08(1)(a,b,d) |
Animals: (a) buildings (b) on leash (d) pet waste |
200.50 |
18.08(2) |
Athletic events- entering playing surfaces |
421.00 |
18.08(3) |
Bicycles |
200.50 |
18.08(4) |
Deposit of human waste products |
263.50 |
18.08(5) |
Improper use of University ID cards |
200.50 |
18.08(6) |
Physical Security Compliance (Keys) |
200.50 |
18.08(7) |
Loitering |
200.50 |
18.08(8) |
Misuse of Parking Services |
295.00 |
18.08(9) |
Postings and Signage |
200.50 |
18.08(10) |
Recreational Activities |
200.50 |
18.08(11)(a,b) |
Smoking (a) Residence Halls (b) other buildings |
200.50 |
18.08(12) |
Ticket Scalping |
200.50 |
18.09(1) |
Alcoholic Beverages |
200.50 |
18.09(2) |
Possession of drug paraphernalia |
326.50 |
18.09(3) |
Possession or use of marijuana |
389.50 |
18.10(1) |
Assaultive Behavior |
358.00 |
18.10(2) |
Containers in spectator facilities |
200.50 |
18.10(3)(a,b) |
Dangerous Weapons |
200.50 |
18.10(4)(a) |
Light, build, or use fire |
200.50 |
18.10(4)(b) |
Negligent handling of fire |
389.50 |
18.10(4)(c) |
Throw away burning material |
200.50 |
18.10(4)(d) |
Fire detection/fighting equipment tampering |
326.50 |
18.10(4)(e) |
Activating false fire alarms |
389.50 |
18.10(4)(f) |
Removing emergency exit signs |
232.00 |
18.10(4)(g) |
Failure to evacuate after a fire alarm |
200.50 |
18.10(5) |
Operation of motor vehicle off roadways |
263.50 |
18.10(6) |
Possession or use of fireworks |
263.50 |
18.10(7) |
Resisting or obstructing police officers |
452.50 |
18.10(8) |
Play Vehicles (skateboards, roller skates/blades) |
200.50 |
18.10(9) |
Throwing hard objects |
200.50 |
18.11(1)(a-d,g) |
Computer use- Electronic messages |
326.50 |
18.11(1)(e,f) |
Computer use- Harassment/conceal identity |
358.00 |
18.11(2) |
Disorderly Conduct |
295.00 |
18.11(3)(a,b,f) |
Improper use of telephone |
263.50 |
18.11(3)c |
Report false emergencies |
358.00 |
18.11(3)(d)(e) |
Improper use of telephone- lewd, obscene |
326.50 |
18.11(4) |
Picketing,,rallies, parades, demonstrations, other assemblies |
200.50 |
18.11(5) |
Sound amplifying equipment |
200.50 |
18.11(6) |
Persons prohibited from entering campus |
200.50 |
18.11(7) |
Persons prohibited from entering University lands |
200.50 |
18.11(8) |
Selling, peddling, and soliciting |
200.50 |
18.11(9) |
Campaigning in state-owned residence halls |
200.50 |
18.12(1) |
Computer data, program, equipment, supplies |
326.50 |
18.12(2) |
Fraud in university accommodations/eating place |
263.50 |
18.12(3) |
Issue of worthless checks |
326.50 |
18.12(4) |
Library materials - theft/concealment |
295.00 |
18.12(5) |
Retail Theft |
295.00 |
18.12(6)(a) |
Theft- Value under $100 |
295.00 |
18.12(6(b) |
Theft- Value between $100 and $500 |
421.00 |
18.12(7) |
Use of cheating tokens |
200.50 |
18.12(8) |
Vandalism |
263.50 |


