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Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-73-325. Firearm-sensitive areas--Security plan approval

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a)(1) The following entities may submit a security plan to the Division of Arkansas State Police for approval that designates certain areas as a firearm-sensitive area where possession of a concealed handgun by a licensee under this subchapter is prohibited:

(A) The Arkansas State Hospital;

(B) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; and

(C)(i) An institution of higher education that hosts or sponsors a collegiate athletic event.

(ii) A firearm-sensitive area under subdivision (a)(1)(C)(i) of this section is limited to an area where a collegiate athletic event is held.

(2) A security plan submitted under this section shall include the following information and corresponding security measures:

(A) Total projected attendance;

(B) Number of entrances and exits;

(C) Number of on-site private security personnel;

(D) Number of on-site law enforcement officers;

(E) Number of on-site first responders;

(F) Location of parking areas and number of motor vehicles projected to use the parking areas;

(G) Routes for emergency vehicles;

(H) Locations of all restrooms, stairs, and elevators;

(I) Evacuation procedures;

(J) Security communication protocol;

(K) Location of emergency vehicles;

(L) Public communication protocol; and

(M) Bomb threat and active shooter procedures.

(b) Security measures under this section shall include without limitation:

(1) Security personnel or law enforcement officers on-site;

(2) Use of a magnetometer or other metal-detecting device designed to detect a weapon;

(3) Barricades; or

(4) Other measures or devices designed to protect the public from a security threat.

(c)(1) An entity shall submit a security plan to the division under this section annually or no later than five (5) days before a scheduled collegiate athletic event.

(2) The division shall approve or disapprove a security plan for a scheduled collegiate athletic event within seventy-two (72) hours of the receipt of the security plan.

(3) Otherwise the division shall approve or disapprove a security plan within ten (10) business days.

(d) Upon approval of a security plan, an entity shall post a notification at all firearm-sensitive areas that possession of a concealed handgun is prohibited.

(e) A security plan submitted under this section is exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

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