<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 50-4. - Weapons; explosives; alcoholic beverages; drugs; dangerous substances.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               It shall be unlawful for any person to bring into or have in his possession any weapon
               (or any device that, in the reasonable opinion of county law enforcement authorities
               or department officials can be used as a weapon) including without limitation:
               
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               (1)
               
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               Any knife (other than reasonably used for picnic or camping purposes), rifle, shotgun,
               BB gun, air gun, spring gun, slingshot, bow, arrow or any other device or item in
               which the propelling force is gunpowder, a spring or air, or which is propelled by
               muscular force, or any explosive of any kind or nature.
               
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               (2)
               
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               Any mind-altering substances, whether manmade or found in nature, including without
               limitation, any alcoholic beverage, narcotic drug, hallucinogen, or any controlled
               substance, without a valid physician's prescription. While in the facilities, persons
               should conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner and shall not display, consume,
               or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any such mind-altering substance
               without a valid physician's prescription, used as directed by the physician.
               
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               (3)
               
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               Any fireworks or explosive of any kind or nature unless used as part of a program
               by authorized county employees or their agents.
               
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               (4)
               
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               Handguns are prohibited except as governed by G.S. 14-415.23.
               
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               a.
               
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               Except as provided in subsection d. below all persons are prohibited from possessing
               any firearm, including a handgun carried under the authority of a lawful concealed
               handgun permit, in county-owned buildings and their appurtenant premises, as defined
               herein.
               
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               b.
               
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               Except as provided in subsection d. below all persons are prohibited from possessing
               any firearm, unless carried concealed under the authority of a lawful concealed handgun
               permit, in any county park/recreation facility. However the exception for concealed
               carry on a lawful concealed handgun permit does not apply to those locations identified
               in subsection c.
               
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               c.
               
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               Except as provided in subsection d. below all persons are prohibited from possessing
               any firearm, including a concealed handgun carried under the authority of a lawful
               concealed handgun permit, at the following county facilities: swimming complex, athletic
               complex, and recreational facilities in accordance with G.S. 14-415.23:
               
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               The county properties listed herein have facilities in which a concealed handgun may
               not be carried:
               
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               1.
               
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               Frank Liske Park - 4001 Stough Road, Concord, NC 28027
               
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               2.
               
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               North Cabarrus Park - 760 Orphanage Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081
               
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               3.
               
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               Camp T.N. Spencer Park - 3155 Rimer Road, Concord, NC 28025
               
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               4.
               
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               Concord Senior Center - 331 Corban Avenue Southeast, Concord, NC 28025
               
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               5.
               
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               Mt. Pleasant Senior Center - 8615 Park Drive, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
               
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               d.
               
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               This prohibition shall not apply to the following persons:
               
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               1.
               
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               Officers and enlisted personnel of the armed forces of the United States when in discharge
               of their official duties as such and acting under orders requiring them to carry arms
               and weapons;
               
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               2.
               
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               Civil officers of the United States while in the discharge of their official duties;
               
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               3.
               
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               Officers and soldiers of the militia and the National Guard when called into actual
               service;
               
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               4.
               
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               Sworn law enforcement officers;
               
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               5.
               
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               Cabarrus County or City of Concord animal control officers;
               
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               6.
               
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               Persons firing firearms without projectiles in organized educational, entertainment,
               instructional, or ceremonial events sponsored by Cabarrus County Active Living and
               Parks Department.
               
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               e.
               
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               A conspicuous notice shall be posted at each entrance to any property set forth in
               a., b., or c. above outlining the restrictions prescribed in this section.
               
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               f.
               
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               Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
               conviction shall be fined $500.00 or imprisoned for six months or both.
               
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               g.
               
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               Firearms and other weapons possessed in violation of this article are hereby declared
               to be contraband. The sheriff or his designee shall dispose of such weapons pursuant
               to applicable state law.
               
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               (b)
               
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               A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
               
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            <p class="historynote0">
               (Ord. of 6-17-91(2), Â§ 4; Ord. No. 2003-02, Â§ 4, 1-27-03; Ord. No. 2003-03, Â§ 4, 2-17-03;
               Ord. No. 2014-24, 9-15-14; Ord. No. 2017-29, 5-15-17;
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="12658" data-ordinance-id="1170755">
                  Ord. No. 2021-32
                  </a>
               , Â§ 10, 12-20-21)
               
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            <p class="refcross0" block_type="hang"><b>Cross referenceâ€” </b>
               Possession, consumption or transfer of alcoholic beverages during state of emergency,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH22CIEM_ARTIIISTEM_S22-57POCOTRALBE" class="section-link" data-product-id="12658"> Â§ 22-57</a>; use of firearms generally,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH46OFMIPR_S46-2DIFI" class="section-link" data-product-id="12658"> Â§ 46-2</a>; carrying concealed weapons,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH46OFMIPR_S46-4POWECOPREX" class="section-link" data-product-id="12658"> Â§ 46-4</a>.
               
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