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financial obligations to the College . Students will not be allowed to register for classes until account is cleared .
Falsification of Records - Falsification of College records , including , but not limited to , admission , registration , disciplinary and health records , by forgery or other means of deception , is prohibited .
Firearms , Weapons , Fireworks , Explosives
Introduction Eastern Florida State College is committed to maintaining an educational and workplace environment that is free of violence . The College further recognizes the existence of extensive legislative acts and constitutional provisions pertaining to the rights and obligations of those who own or possess firearms , specifically those addressing the right to carry , store , and transport firearms on one ’ s person and within motor vehicles .
Authority
While on College grounds or facilities or at College-sponsored activities and events , students , staff , faculty , administration , employees , and invitees , hereinafter referred to as “ person ,” are prohibited from introducing , exhibiting , possessing , using , storing , buying or selling weapons , firearms , destructive devices or explosives . [§ 790.001 ; § 790.115 , F . S . ( 2017 )]
Exceptions : The following circumstances shall not be a violation of this procedure :
• It is lawful and is not a violation of Florida Statute or Eastern Florida State College procedure 803 for a person 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed firearm or other weapon for self-defense or other lawful purpose within the interior of a private vehicle ( conveyance ), without a carry license , if the firearm or other weapon is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use . Nothing in this procedure prohibits the carrying of a legal firearm other than a handgun anywhere in a private conveyance when such firearm is being carried for a lawful use . [§ 790.115 ; § 790.25 ; § 790.251 , F . S . ( 2017 )]
• A firearm in the possession of a law enforcement officer who is authorized to possess the firearm whether on or off duty , by the employing law enforcement agency .
• A firearm in the possession of an Armed Security Officer , as defined by College policy and procedure .
• Any other possession of a firearm specifically authorized pursuant to the provisions of F . S . § 790.115 , ( 2017 ).
Gambling – Gambling is prohibited on the campuses of Eastern Florida State College . Guest Responsibility – Students may be held responsible for the actions of their guests .
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