SF 1402

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/09/2023 09:33am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; regulating visitor carrying of firearms on campuses of
public postsecondary institutions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section
624.714, subdivision 18.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 624.714, subdivision 18, is amended to read:

Subd. 18.

Employers; public colleges and universities.

(a) An employer, whether
public or private, may establish policies that restrict the carry or possession of firearms by
its employees while acting in the course and scope of employment. Employment related
civil sanctions may be invoked for a violation.

(b) A public postsecondary institution regulated under chapter 136F or 137 may establish
policies that restrict the carry or possession of firearms by its students while on the
institution's property. Academic sanctions may be invoked for a violation.

new text begin (c) A public postsecondary institution regulated under chapter 136F or 137 may establish
policies that restrict the carry or possession of firearms by visitors while on the institution's
property. A person carrying a firearm in violation of the public postsecondary institution
policies may be ordered to leave the premises. A person who fails to leave when so requested
is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. The fine for a first offense must not exceed $25.
Notwithstanding section 609.531, a firearm carried in violation of this subdivision is not
subject to forfeiture.
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deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin , new text end (b), new text begin and (c), new text end an employer or a postsecondary
institution may not prohibit the lawful carry or possession of firearms in a parking facility
or parking area.