Common use of RIGHT TO REFUSE UNACCEPTABLE ADVERTISING Clause in Contracts

RIGHT TO REFUSE UNACCEPTABLE ADVERTISING. The purpose of this advertising program is to maximize the revenues of the City and not to create a public forum for the public discussion of political or controversial issues. The City will not accept advertising that directly or indirectly supports or opposes a particular candidate, political cause or issue or that advocates or opposes a particular religion or religious belief. Acceptable advertising will be limited to that which proposes, directly or indirectly, a legal, commercial transaction that, in the sole discretion of the City, will reflect favorably upon the City buses, its riders and the long term use of this advertising space for the generation of revenues. This advertising may include the promotion of the City and surrounding areas as destinations for tourists or future development. In accordance with MATBUS policy, certain types of advertising shall be prohibited on MATBUS buses, including: alcoholic beverages; tobacco products; hygiene or health products of a very personal nature; political, religious, moral, or social issues; sexual products/services; direct or overt anti-transit messages; direct or overt messages critical of Cities; and anything otherwise inappropriate for placement on public property. All new advertising must be submitted for approval by City prior to placement on buses. The City may, at its sole discretion, refuse to place and install other advertising that it deems to be inappropriate considering the purpose and intent of this advertising program.

RIGHT TO REFUSE UNACCEPTABLE ADVERTISING. The purpose of this advertising program is to maximize the revenues of the City and not to create a public forum for the public discussion of political or controversial issues. The City will not accept advertising that directly or indirectly supports or opposes a particular candidate, political cause or issue or that advocates or opposes a particular religion or religious belief. Acceptable advertising will be limited to that which proposes, directly or indirectly, a legal, commercial transaction that, in the sole discretion of the City, will reflect favorably upon the City buses, its riders and the long long-term use of this advertising space for the generation of revenues. This advertising may include the promotion of the City and surrounding areas as destinations for tourists or future development. In accordance with MATBUS policy, certain types of advertising shall be prohibited on MATBUS buses, including: alcoholic beverages; tobacco products; hygiene or health products of a very personal nature; political, religious, moral, or social issues; sexual products/services; direct or overt anti-transit messages; direct or overt messages critical of Cities; and anything otherwise inappropriate for placement on public property. All new advertising must be submitted for approval by the City prior to placement on buses. The City may, at its sole discretion, refuse to place and install other advertising that it deems to be inappropriate considering the purpose and intent of this advertising program.

RIGHT TO REFUSE UNACCEPTABLE ADVERTISING. The purpose of this advertising program is to maximize the revenues of the City and not to create a public forum for the public discussion of political or controversial issues. The City will not accept advertising that directly or indirectly supports or opposes a particular candidate, political cause or issue or that advocates or opposes a particular religion or religious belief. Acceptable advertising will be limited to that which proposes, directly or indirectly, a legal, commercial transaction that, in the sole discretion of the City, will reflect favorably upon the City buses, its riders and the long long-term use of this advertising space for the generation of revenues. This advertising may include the promotion of the City and surrounding areas as destinations for tourists or future development. In accordance with MATBUS policy, certain types of advertising shall be prohibited on MATBUS buses, including: alcoholic beverages; tobacco products; hygiene or health products of a very personal nature; political, religious, moral, or social issues; sexual products/services; direct or overt anti-transit messages; direct or overt messages critical of Cities; and anything otherwise inappropriate for placement on public property. All new advertising must be submitted for approval by City prior to placement on buses. The City may, at its sole discretion, refuse to place and install other advertising that it deems to be inappropriate considering the purpose and intent of this advertising program.