People with concealed carry permits can possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses under a new state law. The campus carry law went into effect on July 1. Institutions of higher learning can implement exceptions to the law. Schools are permitted to regulate firearms in residence halls, but not in common areas, including lounges, dining areas and study areas. The law also prohibits people from taking guns into areas with a capacity of more than 1,000 spectators — stadiums for football games, for example — or to on-campus daycare centers. Exceptions to the law are allowed in rooms where a student or employee disciplinary proceeding is being held. Similar legislation has passed in 11 other states.