Section 76-8-311.2 - Prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area(1)(a) As used in this section:(i) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.(ii) "Dangerous weapon" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-501.(iii) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-501.(iv) "Higher education secure area" means a higher education secure area hearing room created under Section 76-8-311.1.(v) "Law enforcement facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.(vi) "Secure area" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.(2) An actor commits prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area if the actor knowingly or intentionally transports a firearm or other dangerous weapon or ammunition into: (a) a correctional facility;(b) a secure area created by the State Tax Commission;(c) a secure area in a law enforcement facility or a mental health facility; or(d) a higher education secure area.(3) Except as provided in Section 76-8-311.4, 76-8-311.6, or 76-8-311.7, a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.(4) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor acted in conformity with the facility's rule or policy established under Section 76-8-311.1.Added by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session ,§ 50, eff. 5/1/2024.