FIREARMS ON CAMPUS
No. 5-35a Rev. Date 08-10-10
I. Purpose
To set forth the University's Policy on firearms on campus and to provide that violation of this Policy subjects faculty, staff and students to internal University disciplinary processes.
II. Policy
91¶ÌÊÓƵ enforces state law regulating firearms on campus. This enforcement occurs in two ways. First, University policy will investigate and take appropriate action, up to and including, referral for criminal prosecution when violations occur. Second, the University will consider any violation of state law regulating firearms to be a violation of University Policy. Accordingly, such a violation is subject to disciplinary action under University disciplinary policies applicable to faculty, students, and staff.
III. References
State Law
76-10-500 Uniform Law (Right to bear arms in Utah)
76-10-501 Definitions.
76-10-505.5 Possession of a dangerous weapon, firearm, or sawed off shotgun on or about school premises - Penalties.
76-3-203.2 Definitions - Use of dangerous weapon in offenses committed on or about school premises - Enhanced penalties.
Exceptions
53-5-704 Division duties -- Permit to carry concealed firearm -- Certification for concealed firearms instructor -- Requirements for issuance -- Violation -- Denial, suspension, or revocation -- Appeal Procedure.
53-5-705 Temporary permit to carry concealed firearm - Denial, suspension, or revocation - Appeal.
76-10-511 Possession of loaded weapon at residence authorized.
76-10-523 Persons exempt from weapons laws.
91¶ÌÊÓƵ Policies
PPM 3-33 Discipline (Staff Employees)
PPM 6-22 Student Code
PPM Section XI Academic Freedom, Rights, Responsibilities and Due Process
PPM 9-20 Security at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Hearings.