N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 536.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 536.7 - Loitering and trespassing on university grounds or in the university buildings

(a) Any person not a student, employee, guest of a student or an employee, or the parent or legal guardian of a student in attendance at the university, who loiters in or about any university building or any part of university grounds without written permission from the president, custodial or other person in charge thereof, or in violation of posted rules or regulations governing the use thereof, shall be guilty of trespass. Regulations on each campus shall include the manner by which campus visitations by nonstudents shall be developed in accordance with the Penal Law.

(b) Under New York Penal Law, section 240.35, subdivision 5, a person is guilty of loitering when he/she loiters or remains in or about a school, college or university building or grounds, not having any reason or relationship involving custody of or responsibility for a pupil or student or any specific, legitimate reason for being there, and not having written permission from any person authorized to grant the same.

(c) Under New York Penal Law, section 140.05, a person is guilty of trespassing when he or she knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises. Trespass is a "violation" punishable by a fine, or imprisonment of up to 15 days.

(d) Under New York Penal Law, section 140.10, a person is guilty of criminal trespass in the third degree when he/she knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building or upon real property which is fenced or otherwise enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders. This is a Class B Misdemeanor.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 536.7