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Regulation of Firearms In Public Buildings Section 8

Firearms Prohibited

REGULATION OF FIREARMS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS SECTION 8. (1) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002, the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors, the governing board of a community college or a district school board as defined in ORS 332.002 may adopt a policy providing that the affirmative defense described in ORS 166.370 (3)(g), concerning persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun under ORS 166.291 and 166.292, does not apply to the possession of firearms on the grounds of the schools controlled by the board. (2) A board that adopts a policy under this section shall: (a) Post a clearly visible sign, at all normal points of entry to the school grounds subject to the policy described in subsection (1) of this section, indicating that the affirmative defense described in ORS 166.370 (3)(g) does not apply. (b) Post a notice on the board’s website identifying all school grounds subject to the policy described in subsection (1) of this section.