(a) It is the policy of the Office of General Services to encourage the use of public space within State property. It shall be the general policy of the Office of General Services to limit the use of State property, within constitutional constraints, to preclude certain commercial activity and any illegal activity.

(b) The rules and procedures set forth in this Subpart apply to the use of public space within State property, other than uses sponsored or co-sponsored by the office.

(c) The use of State facilities within the Empire State Plaza at Albany under a license issued by the commissioner acting in a proprietary capacity through the OGS Convention Center is not governed by this Subpart.