GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE BILL 835
Committee Substitute Favorable 4/26/93

Short Title:  Firearms/Durham County Property.	(Local)
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April 12, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE POSSESSION AND USE OF FIREARMS ON PROPERTY OWNED, LEASED, OR USED BY DURHAM COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  It is unlawful to possess or carry, openly or concealed, any firearm while on the premises of any building or facility, or portion thereof, which is owned, leased, or used for any governmental purpose by the County of Durham.
Sec. 2.  This act does not apply to:
(1)	Firing ranges and training facilities designated as such by resolution of the Board of Commissioners;
(2)	Hunter safety or shooter safety:
a.	Courses; and
b.	Demonstrations;
(3)	Military training programs or ceremonies authorized by the United States, by the State, or by the County of Durham;
(4)	Law enforcement officers or members of the armed forces, acting in the line of duty; and
(5)	Use of firearms pursuant to the lawful direction of law enforcement officers.
Sec. 3.  Violation of this act is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both.
Sec. 4.  This act applies to Durham County only.
Sec. 5.  This act is effective upon ratification.