A. The chief administrative officer or anyone designated by the chief administrative officer or the governing board of the institution of learning to maintain order at an institution of learning shall have the authority and power to direct any person to leave the institution of learning who is not a student, officer or employee thereof, and who:
1. Interferes with the peaceful conduct of activities at an institution of learning;
2. Commits an act which interferes with the peaceful conduct of activities at an institution of learning; or
3. Enters the institution of learning for the purpose of committing an act which may interfere with the peaceful conduct of activities at an institution of learning.
B. Any person to whom this section applies, who fails to leave the institution of learning as directed or returns within six (6) months thereafter, without first obtaining written permission from the chief administrative officer or anyone designated by the chief administrative officer or the governing board of the institution of learning, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
C. “Interferes with the peaceful conduct” includes actions that directly interfere with classes, study, student or faculty safety, housing or parking areas, or extracurricular activities; threatening or stalking any person; damaging or causing waste to any property belonging to another person or the institution of learning; or direct interference with administration, maintenance or security of property belonging to the institution of learning.
D. The governing board of each institution of learning shall establish a grievance or appeals procedure and an opportunity for hearing for persons who have been required to leave the institution pursuant to this section. Any person removed from the institution pursuant to this section shall be given written notice of the procedure for requesting a hearing and filing a grievance or appeal.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 78, § 2, emerg. eff. April 16, 1971. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 222, § 1, emerg. eff. May 21, 2001.
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