University System of New Hampshire

F. Weapons on University System of New Hampshire Premises

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1. Purpose

The USNH System Office is committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for employees and visitors.  To support this commitment to safety, the use or possession of any firearms, other dangerous weapons that could be used to inflict injury, or explosives is absolutely prohibited on any property owned, controlled, or operated by the System Office.

2. Violations

Any person violating this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action as appropriate under applicable federal, state, and local laws and the policies and procedures of USNH and the System Office.

3. Exception

On duty law enforcement officers authorized to carry weapons are exempted from the prohibition established in this policy.