1. (1)

   1. (a) As used in this section:

      1. (i)

         1. (A) "Chief administrator" means the principal of a school or the chief administrator of a school that does not have a principal.
         2. (B) "Chief administrator" includes the chief administrator's designee or representative.
      2. (ii) "School" means a public or private kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school through grade 12.
   2. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

2. (2) In the absence of a local ordinance or other controlling law governing the conduct described in this Subsection (2), an actor commits disruption of activity in or near school building if the actor, while on a street, sidewalk, or public way adjacent to a school building or ground:

   1. (a) materially disrupts the peaceful conduct of school activities by the actor's presence or act; and
   2. (b) remains upon the place under Subsection (2)(a) after being asked to leave by the chief administrator of that school.

3. (3)

   1. (a) Except as provided under Subsection (4), a first or second violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
   2. (b) Except as provided under Subsection (4), a third or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
4. (4) If an actor's conduct violates Subsection (2) and the actor's conduct also amounts to a violation of another offense with a greater penalty, the offense with the greater penalty applies.

Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session