Possession and Use of Weapons
No one other than Police Department personnel may carry or possess firearms on campus. Students who violate this regulation may face disciplinary sanctions and criminal charges, and have the potential to receive a maximum sentence by the courts of a $3,000.00 fine and 6 years in prison.
39-17-1309. Carrying weapons on school property. — |
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(a) As used in this section, “weapon of like kind” includes razors and razor blades, except those used solely for personal shaving, and any sharp pointed or edged instrument, except unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction and maintenance. |
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(b) (1) It is an offense for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, with the intent to go armed, any firearm, explosive, explosive weapon, bowie knife, hawk bill knife, ice pick, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, knuckles or any other weapon of like kind, not used solely for instructional or school-sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in any public or private school building or bus, on any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic field or any other property owned, used or operated by any board of education, school, college or university board of trustees, regents or directors for the administration of any public or private educational institution. |
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(2) A violation of this subsection (b) is a Class E felony. |
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