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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session |
House: JUD DP 6-3-0-1 |
HB 2840: misconduct involving weapons; school grounds
Sponsor: Representative Parker, LD 16
House Engrossed
Overview
Modifies the offense of misconduct involving a weapon on school grounds.
History
Misconduct involving a weapon by knowingly possessing a deadly weapon on school grounds is a class 1 misdemeanor unless certain exceptions apply as outlined below:
1) A firearm that is not loaded and that is carried within a means of transportation under the control of an adult, provided that if the adult leaves the vehicle that the vehicle remains locked and the firearm is not visible;
2) A firearm for use on the school grounds in a program approved by a school; and
3) A firearm by a person who is authorized to carry a concealed firearm according to the law enforcement safety act of 2004 (A.R.S. § 13-3102).
Provisions
1. States a person does not commit misconduct involving weapons by knowingly possessing a deadly weapon on school grounds if the firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, is carried within a means of transportation under the control of an adult and if the adult leaves the vehicle, that the vehicle remains locked and the firearm is not visible. (Sec. 1)
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