76-8-1402. Disruption of activity in or near school building.
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Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-1402. Disruption of activity in or near school building.
(a)As used in this section:
(A)"Chief administrator" means the principal of a school or the chief administrator of a school that does not have a principal.
(B)"Chief administrator" includes the chief administrator's designee or representative.
(ii)"School" means a public or private kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school through grade 12.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)In the absence of a local ordinance or other controlling law governing the conduct described in this Subsection (2), an actor commits disruption of activity in or near school building if the actor, while on a street, sidewalk, or public way adjacent to a school building or ground:
(a)materially disrupts the peaceful conduct of school activities by the actor's presence or act; and
(b)remains upon the place under Subsection (2)(a) after being asked to leave by the chief administrator of that school.
(a)Except as provided under Subsection (4), a first or second violation of Subsection
(2)is a class B misdemeanor.
(b)Except as provided under Subsection (4), a third or subsequent violation of Subsection
(2)is a class A misdemeanor.
(4)If an actor's conduct violates Subsection
(2)and the actor's conduct also amounts to a violation of another offense with a greater penalty, the offense with the greater penalty applies.
Amended by Chapter 96 , 2024 General Session