[§134-9.1] Carrying or possessing a firearm in certain locations and premises prohibited; penalty. (a) A person with a license issued under section 134-9, or authorized to carry a firearm in accordance with title 18 United States Code section 926B or 926C, shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carry or possess a loaded or unloaded firearm, whether the firearm is operable or not, and whether the firearm is concealed or unconcealed, while in any of the following locations and premises within the State:
(b) This section shall not apply to a person in an exempt category identified in section 134-11(a). It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under this section that a person is:
(c) The presence of a person in any location or premises listed in subsection (a) shall be prima facie evidence that the person knew it was a location or premises listed in subsection (a).
(d) Where only a portion of a building or office is owned, leased, or used by the State or a county, this section shall not apply to the portion of the building or office that is not owned, leased, or used by the State or a county, unless carrying or possessing a firearm within that portion is otherwise prohibited by this section.
(e) As used in this section, "private security officer" means any person employed and duly licensed to engage in the private detective or guard business pursuant to chapter 463.
(f) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(g) If any ordinance of any county of the State establishing locations where the carrying of firearms is prohibited is inconsistent with this section or with section 134-9.5, the ordinance shall be void to the extent of the inconsistency. [L 2023, c 52, pt of §2]