Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3364 - University of Toledo › Chapter 3364-61 - Policy Statements Relating to Weapons, Crime Prevention, Missing Student Notification and Unmanned Aircraft Systems › Section 3364-61-03 - Deadly weapons restrictions

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Policy
			 statement
Persons entering the university campus
				must comply with all laws and university regulations governing
				weapons.
(B)
								Purpose of policy
Foster a safe environment for
				employees, students, faculty, patients and patrons of the
				university.
(C)
								Procedure
(1)
									Scope
Policy applies to all university owned
				or leased property including areas such as buildings, sporting venues,
				sidewalks, walkways, driveways and parking lots and extends to any
				university-sponsored function whether on the university property or not.
				University vehicles are covered by this policy at all times regardless of
				whether they are on the university property.
(2)
									Restrictions
Illegal possession, use or unauthorized
				storage of firearms, deadly weapons, or dangerous ordnance as defined by the
				
				section 2923.11 of the Revised Code is
				strictly prohibited.
The university strictly prohibits all
				deadly weapons in university buildings and venues and prohibits all employees
				and contractors from possession, use and storage of weapons during the
				performance of work activities.
University students are subject to
				deadly weapons restrictions found in this policy and regulations cited in any
				related policy including but not limited to the student code of conduct,
				housing agreements, event policies and other related university
				policies.
Realistic replicas of deadly weapons on
				university premises are strictly prohibited. Use of any deadly weapon or
				realistic replica of a deadly weapon in a manner that harms or threatens, even
				if it is legally possessedis strictly prohibited. Deadly weapons and realistic
				replicas used as props in theatrical and film productions must be disabled but
				are permitted and must be properly secured when not in use in accordance with
				policies of the department of theatre and film.
This policy does not apply to law
				enforcement officers coming on to the university premises while engaged in the
				performance of their official duties or off duty law enforcement officers
				qualified to possess an off duty firearm by the officer's employing
				agency.
This policy does not apply to senior
				"ROTC" cadets or cadre while transporting weapons for training or in the
				execution of scheduled training, special events, or drill demonstrations. At no
				time will ammunition for weapons be available to cadets or cadre while on
				campus unless said ammunition is being transported to a range or training event
				in accordance with "ROTC" policies.
(3)
									Conceal carry
			 weapon license ("CCW")
All persons who enter university
				property are prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun/firearm (as
				prescribed under state law) or prohibited weapon of any kind onto the property.
				This applies to all employees, patients, students, faculty, and visitors on the
				property, customers, and contractors.
Possession of a valid concealed weapon
				permit authorized by the state of Ohio is not an exemption under this policy.
				An individual who has a valid "CCW" permit when on any university property must
				legally secure their firearm in a locked vehicle.
(4)
									Notification
The university conspicuously posts
				"Weapons Prohibited" signs at university facilities and parking areas
				surrounding university facilities.
(5)
									Searches
The university of Toledo reserves the
				right to authorize searches based on reasonable, articulable suspicion for
				prohibited deadly weapons on its property as deemed necessary by the university
				of Toledo to assure the safety of its employees, students, patients and
				visitors. Refusal to permit a search may result in discipline up to an
				including termination.
(6)
									Violations
Failure to abide by all terms and
				conditions of the policies described above may result in discipline up to and
				including discharge from employment, discipline up to and including expulsion
				from the university, criminal charges filed and/or removal from university of
				Toledo property.
(7)
									Reporting
Report any violations of this policy to
				campus police immediately.
(8)
									Limitations
This policy shall not be construed to
				create any duty or obligation on the part of the university of Toledo to take
				any actions beyond those required by law.