(1)
(a) As used in this section:
(i) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.
(ii) "Dangerous weapon" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
(iii) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
(iv) "Higher education secure area" means a higher education secure area hearing room created under Section 76-8-311.1.
(v) "Law enforcement facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.
(vi) "Secure area" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.
(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits prohibited dangerous weapon or ammunition in a secure area if the actor knowingly or intentionally transports a firearm or other dangerous weapon or ammunition into:
(a) a correctional facility;
(b) a secure area created by the State Tax Commission;
(c) a secure area in a law enforcement facility or a mental health facility; or
(d) a higher education secure area.
(3) Except as provided in Section 76-8-311.4, 76-8-311.6, or 76-8-311.7, a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
(4) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor acted in conformity with the facility's rule or policy established under Section 76-8-311.1.