Prohibitions on Firearms and Deadly Weapons
Students are prohibited from having in their possession any weapon prohibited by law, any gun and/or other device designed to be used as a weapon, such as firearms, including devices for firing blank charges, or any incendiary device or stink bombs, tear gas, or other dangerous chemicals on college grounds or at a college activity. Any student found in violation of this policy may be dismissed, expelled, or barred from the college, in addition to all other penalties and actions that may be available, provided the rights of due process are followed.
Search and Interrogation of Students
The rights of students regarding search and interrogation shall be in accordance with the United States Constitution. The Board recognizes that the law must be upheld, and when circumstances require, school officials may search and question students, particularly in cases involving the welfare and safety of people, the protection of property, a possible broken law, or a possible broken school code.
Searches of Residence Halls and Students’ Vehicles
Students, as any other citizen, are protected by the Constitution against unreasonable search and seizure. If, however, there is “probable cause” to believe that the law has been violated, a search may be considered reasonable.
Colleges are charged with the responsibility of maintaining proper standards of conduct, discipline, and safety. Therefore, in the reasonable exercise of the college’s duty to maintain discipline and an educational atmosphere, a college official may search a student’s room when “probable cause” exists.
The college will not delegate to law enforcement officers its reasonable right to searches for purposes of maintaining order and discipline on campus. However, college officials will cooperate with law enforcement personnel when they present a search warrant.
Normal inspection of student rooms for health, safety, and standards of maintenance are obviously within the authority of college officials and can be made if necessary in the absence of the student.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Motor Vehicle Rules and Parking Regulations
The following rules are for the mutual safety of all students, employees and visitors. Your cooperation, compliance and familiarity with these rules are expected as long as you desire to drive and park on this campus.
SECTION 1. Motor Vehicle Registration (parking permit):
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All faculty, staff, administrators and students who operate a motor vehicle on a MGCCC Campus must register said vehicle with the Campus Police Department within three (3) days of first bringing said vehicle on to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College property. |
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Students shall register their vehicles during class registration at the appropriate station. After registration, students may register their vehicles at the Campus Police Department. All others may register at the Campus Police Department |
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If a registered vehicle is sold, traded, or otherwise disposed of, it is the responsibility of the individual who registered said vehicle to remove the permit and register any other vehicle that may be used as a replacement. The original permit may be returned to the Police Department for a replacement permit. |
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Individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities should obtain and appropriately display a temporary or permanent placard or license tag issued by the State of Mississippi Department of Revenue. Legal residents of the State of Mississippi should use the Disabled Parking Application obtained through their County Tax Collector’s Office. |
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Student owned golf carts will not be allowed to operate on campus. |
SECTION 2. Parking Regulations:
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College reserves the right to regulate the use and operation of any motor vehicle on a MGCCC Campus and to forbid the use of any motor vehicle by any person whose conduct in any way demonstrates a failure to comply with or obey the MGCCC Campus Motor Vehicle Rules and Regulations. |
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The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of parking space is not considered a valid excuse for violation of parking regulations. |
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The individual who registers a motor vehicle, regardless of who was actually operating the vehicle at a particular time, is at all times responsible for that motor vehicle. |
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Citations issued against an unregistered motor vehicle will be the responsibility of the student whose family, legal guardian or themselves has leased, purchased, or licensed the vehicle. |
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THE FINE FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED VIOLATIONS IS TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) PER VIOLATION. HANDICAPPED PARKING VIOLATIONS ARE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) |
PARKING:
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On or adjacent to any yellow curb. |
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On any sidewalk. |
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On any lawn or grassed area. |
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In or obstructing any driveway. |
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In or obstructing any “loading zone.” |
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In any “No Parking” zone. |
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In any manner obstructing/impeding pedestrian/vehicular traffic |
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In a double or multiple manner. |
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Obstructing any fire hydrant or fire lane. |
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In any place not designated by painted lines as a parking area or space. |
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In any area of the campus which has been closed off by the use of barricades, signs, yellow lines or other traffic control devices. |
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In “reserved” or “restricted” areas or spaces. |
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Without a current and valid motor vehicle parking decal. |
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Displaying an improper, defaced or altered parking decal. |
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In designated “HANDICAPPED” spaces. |
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In designated “Maintenance” spaces. |
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Failure to display a current and valid motor vehicle parking permit in a prominent and conspicuous manner on the rear view mirror. |
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Residence hall students are to park in lots adjacent to the residence halls. Vehicles authorized to park in residence hall lots must display a hangtag from the rearview mirror labeled “Resident.” |
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Commuter students are to park in lots adjacent to buildings other than residence halls. Vehicles authorized to park in commuter lots must display a hangtag from the rearview mirror labeled “Commuter.” |
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Faculty, staff, and administrators may park in any lot. Vehicles authorized to park in these lots must display a hangtag from the rearview mirror labeled ―Staff |
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Campus Police will issue citations for unauthorized parking to vehicles parked in unauthorized lots. |
SECTION 3. State and Campus Moving Violations:
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State and Campus moving violations (tickets) occurring on any MGCCC Campus grounds, streets, roads or thoroughfares will be processed by Campus Administrative disposition (campus citation) and/or County Justice Court (state citation). |
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The following is a list of some of the traffic violations to be enforced. In addition to these stated violations, all state laws pertaining to any act, which, if committed within the state of Mississippi, would be criminal and punishable, shall also be criminal and punishable on all MGCCC Campus grounds, streets, roads and thoroughfares. |
The minimum fine for each of the following listed violations is twenty-five ($25.00) per violation for campus citations and more for state citations.
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Speeding in excess of the posted speed limits (15 mph) or in reckless disregard for existing condition of weather visibility, or vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. |
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Reckless operation of a motor vehicle. |
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Disregarding traffic signs, signals, flagmen or law enforcement officers attempting to direct traffic. |
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Leaving the scene of a traffic accident. |
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Failure to yield to or stop for an emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights and/or siren and/or horn. |
| 3.02.06 |
Failure to obey a lawful order given by any law enforcement officer. |
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Passing on any Campus maintenance road, street, or thoroughfare. |
| 3.02.08 |
Failure to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. |
| 3.02.09 |
Operating an un-licensable motor vehicle on any Campus maintained road, street, or thoroughfare |
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Operating a motorcycle, motor scooter or other motorized two-, three-, or four-wheeled open vehicle without a crash helmet approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) |
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Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or mind altering drugs. |
| 3.02.12 |
Vehicle noise – No person operating or occupying a motor vehicle on any street, parking lot, or driveway shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system, including but not limited to any radio, tape player, compact disc player, loud speaker or any other electrical device used for the amplification of sound from within the motor vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 25 or more feet from the vehicle. Plainly audible means any sound which clearly can be heard by a direct line of sight of 25 or more feet. Words or phrases need not be discernible and said sound shall include bass reverberation. |
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Other violations of the “Rules of the Road (” Mississippi Code of 1972, Title 63, Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations) may also be enforced. |
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Payment for each violation shall be made to the Business Office window during regular business hours. Individuals have five (5) school days from the date the ticket was issued to pay said violations. Payment of penalty constitutes a waiving of hearing. |
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Any indebtedness by a student due to a traffic citation of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or more will result in a hold being placed on the student’s academic records. |
SECTION 4 Campus Parking and Moving Violation Appeals:
Any person issued a citation shall be entitled to an administrative hearing before the Chief of Campus Police. The officer issuing the citation may be required to attend the hearing.
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Persons wishing to appeal a citation must register their appeal with the Chief of Campus Police within five (5) days of issuance, whereupon an appeals date may be arranged. The failure of an individual to appear at an arranged hearing or failure to submit a request for appeal within five (5) days of issuance of a citation shall be considered a waiver to the individual’s right to a hearing. The person will be notified in writing of the appeals ruling. The findings of the Chief of Campus Police will be final. |
SECTION 5. Abandoned Vehicles:
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Abandoned vehicles will be defined as any unregistered vehicle left unattended on any MGCCC Campus grounds, roads, streets, or thoroughfares for a period of five (5) days. |
| 5.02 |
Abandoned vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. The MGCCC Campus Police Department and/or their agents shall make a reasonable effort to identify and notify the owner of an abandoned vehicle of its removal and impoundment. |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and/or its agents or employees shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any damage to an abandoned vehicle occurring during removal or impoundment and/or storage.
Usage of Hoverboards & Scooters
(Statement No. 727; June 19, 2024)
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STATEMENT. It is the intent of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to recognize that the presence of hoverboards, electric bikes, and scooters (including self-balancing scooters, battery-operated scooters, motorized scooters, and handsfree segways) in college-owned buildings and facilities creates a fire and general safety hazard for students, employees, visitors, and guests of the College. This statement prohibits any person from possessing, using, and charging hoverboards and scooters in any building or facility on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College premises. The only exception to this statement applies to charging the aforementioned devices for students residing on the Perkinston Campus. Students may carry their hoverboards/scooters into their assigned residence hall room for charging purposes. Students may adhere to the charging guidelines in the Student Handbook. This statement does not apply to scooters or devices used to meet disability mobility needs.
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PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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It is the responsibility of the Campus Vice Presidents to ensure compliance with the college policy on their respective campuses.
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The Campus Vice Presidents may appoint a member of the campus staff as deemed necessary to assist them in enforcing compliance with this policy.
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It is not the intent of this statement to prohibit the use of hoverboards (including self-balancing scooters, battery-operated scooters, motorized scooters, and handsfree segways) on college-owned roadways.
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Hoverboards/scooters must be registered with campus police prior to using on any MGCCC campus/center. Upon registration, owner will be issued a permit to operate.
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Hoverboards/scooters must not be used on pedestrians’ sidewalks on MGCCC campuses and centers. Hoverboard/scooter operators must adhere to traffic and safety guidelines and are encouraged to remain visible, wear helmets, and maintain awareness of faster-moving traffic to avoid accidents.
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Unattended hoverboards/scooters found in any campus facility will be issued a violation, and the device may be confiscated.
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Students violating any of these guidelines will be sanctioned as appropriate by the dean of student services through the student’s code of conduct. Employee violations will be routed to the appropriate supervisor at the employee’s respective campus/center.
Micro Mobility Device (e-scooter) Charging Guidelines for Perkinston Campus Residence Halls
- Allow time for your device to cool down before charging.
- Make sure your device and charger are not wet.
- Use original charger.
- Turn off device while charging.
- Plug the charger into the power outlet first.
- Plug the charger into the device’s charging port.
- Charge battery until it’s fully charged, and avoid overcharging.
- Do not ride immediately after charging.
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