2016 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 102
BY SENATOR GARY SMITH
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 14:95.6(A) and (E), relative to firearm-free zones; to provide that
3 signs or other markings designating a firearm-free zone are to include language that
4 law enforcement weapons are permitted in the zone; and to provide for related
5 matters.
6 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
7 Section 1. R.S. 14:95.6(A) and (E) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as
8 follows:
9 ยง95.6. Firearm-free zone; notice; signs; crime; penalties
10 A. A "firearm-free zone" is an area inclusive of any school campus and
11 within one thousand feet of any such school campus, and within a school bus,
12 wherein the possession of firearms is prohibited, except as specifically set forth
13 in Subsection B of this Section and R.S. 14:95.2(C).
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15 E.(1) The state superintendent of education, with the approval of the State
16 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the commissioner of higher
17 education, with the approval of the Board of Regents, shall develop a method by
18 which to mark firearm-free zones, including the use of signs or other markings
19 suitable to the situation. Signs or other markings shall be located in a visible manner
20 on or near each school and on and in each school bus indicating that such area is a
21 firearm-free zone and that such zone extends to one thousand feet from the boundary
22 of school property. The state Department of Education shall assist each approved
23 school with the posting of notice as required in this Subsection.
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1 (2) Signs or other markings, in addition to the method developed
2 pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, shall provide notice that armed
3 law enforcement officers are permitted within the firearm-free zone by
4 including in the signs or other markings the language "Law Enforcement
5 Weapons Permitted" or language substantially similar thereto.
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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