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130.00.8-17.1. Establishment of a firearm-sensitive area -- Security Plan

AR ADC 130.00.8-17.1Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: January 27, 2020

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 130. State Police
Division 00.
Rule 8. Concealed Handgun Carry License Rules
Chapter 17. Firearm-Sensitive Areas
Effective: January 27, 2020
Ark. Admin. Code 130.00.8-17.1
130.00.8-17.1. Establishment of a firearm-sensitive area -- Security Plan
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The Arkansas State Hospital, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, or any institution of higher education that hosts or sponsors a collegiate athletic event may designate certain areas “firearm-sensitive,” where possession of a concealed handgun by a licensee is prohibited. To obtain approval for the designation of a “firearm-sensitive area” the entity must:
(a) Submit a security plan to the Regulatory Division of the Division, including the following information:
(1) Total projected attendance/capacity;
(2) Number of entrances and exits;
(3) Number of on-site private security personnel;
(4) Number of on-site law enforcement officers
(5) Number of on-site first responders;
(6) Location of parking areas and number of motor vehicles projected to use the parking areas;
(7) Routes for emergency vehicles;
(8) Locations of all restrooms, stairs, and elevators;
(9) Evacuation procedures;
(10) Security communication protocol;
(11) Location of emergency vehicles;
(12) Public communication protocol;
(13) Bomb threat and active shooter procedures; and
(14) Corresponding security measures.
(b) Indicate the area(s) and/or event(s) to be designated “firearm-sensitive.”
(c) State whether the area will be designated “firearm-sensitive” at all times, or if only on certain dates and times, list the dates, times, and purposes for which the area will be designated “firearm-sensitive.”
(d) List the name, title, telephone number, address, and email for the entity's preferred contact.
(e) The security plan may be submitted annually, or no later than five (5) days before a scheduled collegiate athletic event.
(f) If the security plan is submitted for a scheduled collegiate athletic event, the Division will approve or disapprove the plan within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of the security plan.
(g) If the security plan is submitted annually, the Division will approve or disapprove the plan within ten (10) business days.
(h) Once the security plan has been approved, the entity shall post a notification at all firearm-sensitive areas that possession of a concealed handgun is prohibited.

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Adopted Dec. 25, 2017. Amended Jan. 27, 2020.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 130.00.8-17.1, AR ADC 130.00.8-17.1
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