An Act to prohibit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-39A:

Neither the South Dakota Board of Technical Education nor any institution under the control of the board may restrict or limit the lawful carrying, possession, storage, or transportation of:

(1) A concealed pistol, as defined in § 22-1-2, and compatible ammunition, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution, provided the individual holds an enhanced or a restricted enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol, in accordance with chapter 23-7;

(2) A stun gun, as defined in § 22-1-2, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution; or

(3) Mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritant by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution.

Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-53:

Neither the Board of Regents nor any institution under the control of the board may restrict or limit the lawful carrying, possession, storage, or transportation of:

(1) A concealed pistol, as defined in § 22-1-2, and compatible ammunition, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution, provided the individual holds an enhanced or a restricted enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol, in accordance with chapter 23-7;

(2) A stun gun, as defined in § 22-1-2, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution; or

(3) Mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritant by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution.