Policy 1-19 Subject: Firearms on Campus (Interim Policy)
Revision Status: Original
Effective Date: September 24, 2007

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. Definitions: None

III. Policy: The University of Utah enforces state law regulating firearms on campus. This enforcement occurs in two ways. First, University police 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.

IV. Rules, Procedures, Guidelines, Forms, and other related resources.

A. Rules  [reserved]

B. Procedures  [reserved]

C. Guidelines  [reserved]

D. Forms  [reserved]

E. Other related resource materials  [reserved]

V. 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.

University of Utah Policy and Procedures

2-74 Violence in the Workplace and Academic Environment
2-9 Corrective Action and Termination Policy for Staff Employees
8-10 Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
8-12 Code of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities

VI. Contacts:

Questions about this Policy and the related Rules, Procedures, Guidelines and Forms should be directed to the Office of General Counsel

VII. History:

This interim policy was adopted on September 24, 2007 by action of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. This policy will remain in effect until a permanent policy is adopted after review by appropriate internal University groups.