Section 76-8-1402 - Disruption of activity in or near school building(1)(a) As used in this section: (i)(A) "Chief administrator" means the principal of a school or the chief administrator of a school that does not have a principal.(B) "Chief administrator" includes the chief administrator's designee or representative.(ii) "School" means a public or private kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school through grade 12.(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.(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:(a) materially disrupts the peaceful conduct of school activities by the actor's presence or act; and(b) remains upon the place under Subsection (2)(a) after being asked to leave by the chief administrator of that school.(3)(a) Except as provided under Subsection (4), a first or second violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.(b) Except as provided under Subsection (4), a third or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.(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 ,§ 135, eff. 5/1/2024.Enacted by Chapter 107, 2004 General Session.