(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 76-11-101 . (iii) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101 . (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 .
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