GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE BILL 823

Short Title:  Wake Gun Safety.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representative Hensley (by request).
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Referred to:  Judiciary III.
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April 8, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN WAKE COUNTY WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It shall be unlawful to have in one's possession or immediately accessible to one's person a loaded firearm when such person is under the influence of an impairing substance as defined by G.S. 20-4.01(14a).
Sec. 2.  The fact that a person charged with violating this section is or has been legally entitled to use alcohol or a drug is not a defense to a charge under this act.
Sec. 3.  Violation of this act is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment not more than 60 days or both.
Sec. 4.  This act shall apply to Wake County only.
Sec. 5.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1993.