5-73-325. Firearm-sensitive areas — Security plan approval.

5-73-325. Firearm-sensitive areas — Security plan approval. (a)(1) The following entities may submit a security plan to the Division of Arkansas State Police for approval that designates certain areas as a firearm-sensitive area where possession of a concealed handgun by a licensee under this subchapter is prohibited: (A) The Arkansas State Hospital; (B) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; and (C)(i) An institution of higher education that hosts or sponsors a collegiate athletic event. (ii) A firearm-sensitive area under subdivision (a)(1)(C)(i) of this section is limited to an area where a collegiate athletic event is held. (2) A security plan submitted under this section shall include the following information and corresponding security measures: (A) Total projected attendance; (B) Number of entrances and exits; (C) Number of on-site private security personnel; (D) Number of on-site law enforcement officers; (E) Number of on-site first responders; (F) Location of parking areas and number of motor vehicles projected to use the parking areas; (G) Routes for emergency vehicles; (H) Locations of all restrooms, stairs, and elevators; (I) Evacuation procedures; (J) Security communication protocol; (K) Location of emergency vehicles; (L) Public communication protocol; and (M) Bomb threat and active shooter procedures. (b) Security measures under this section shall include without limitation: (1) Security personnel or law enforcement officers on-site; (2) Use of a magnetometer or other metal-detecting device designed to detect a weapon; (3) Barricades; or (4) Other measures or devices designed to protect the public from a security threat. (c)(1) An entity shall submit a security plan to the division under this section annually or no later than five (5) days before a scheduled collegiate athletic event. (2) The division shall approve or disapprove a security plan for a scheduled collegiate athletic event within seventy-two (72) hours of the receipt of the security plan. (3) Otherwise the division shall approve or disapprove a security plan within ten (10) business days. (d) Upon approval of a security plan, an entity shall post a notification at all firearm-sensitive areas that possession of a concealed handgun is prohibited. (e) A security plan submitted under this section is exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.