In order to maintain the administrative and education operations of Columbia Basin College, and the health and safety of all persons on properties owned or controlled by the college, the following rules and regulations regarding animals are hereby promulgated:

(1) Except for natural wildlife inhabiting college property, animals are prohibited from being in or upon any property owned or controlled by the college, and from entering college buildings, with the following exceptions:

(a) Service animals as defined by RCW 70.84.021 that are being used by person with disabilities;

(b) Events at which animals are participants as authorized by the college;

(c) Animals that are part of an academic program as authorized by the college;

(d) Animals otherwise authorized by college policy; and

(e) A dog trained to aid and under the control of law enforcement officers while being used for law enforcement purposes or during demonstrations to illustrate the dog's capabilities.

(2) With the exception of dogs trained to aid law enforcement officers while in the performance of their duties, and except as otherwise provided by college policy, such animals as are permitted shall be under the immediate direct physical control of their owner or handler while on the grounds of Columbia Basin College.

(3) No animal shall be permitted to enter any fountain or pond or other water feature located on college property.

(4) No animal which emits frequent or long-continued noise or activity so as to disturb or disrupt normal administrative or educational functions shall be permitted on college property. Any animal that places human and/or animal life in danger shall be immediately removed from college property.

(5) Organic matter deposited by animals, such as feces, blood, or urine must be removed immediately and properly disposed of by the animal's owner or handler.

(6) Exceptions to this section may be authorized by the college president or his or her designee(s).

(7) All animals brought onto college property are subject to applicable city, county or state health, safety, license and leash laws.