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AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE POSTINq,(O IS,, , 1123
TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF CONCEA jj�� ¢¢;1��83'i
ON CERTAIN COUNTY PROPERTY
GAYLE P. HOLDER
R-GISTER OF DEEDS
WHEREAS, Chapter 398 of the 1995 Session law sh}`ai�a �OZTARrNPaw by
establishing a system that will allow private citizens o obtain permits to
carry concealed handguns; and
WHEREAS, this change in the law will significantly increase the number
of individuals who may legally carry concealed handguns; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is concerned about the increased
presence of concealed handguns on County property and about the threat that
such increased presence will pose to the health, safety, and general
welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. S 14- 415.23 authorizes Counties to adopt ordinances
to permit the posting of a prohibition against carrying a concealed
handgun, in accordance with N.C.G.S. S 14- 425.11(c), on County buildings,
their appurtenant premises, and parks; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this ordinance to permit the posting of
County property such that the carrying of concealed handguns on the posted
premises will constitute a violation of N.C.G.S. Chapter 14, Article 54B;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that:
Section 1. Posting of Signs Required.
ordered to post appropriate signage on each
building now or hereafter owned, leased as
managed or controlled by Harnett County, as
premises to such buildings, indicating that
prohibited therein.
The County Manager is hereby
park, building or portion of a
Lessee, operated, occupied,
well as the appurtenant
concealed handguns are
Section 2. Location of Signs. Said signs shall be visibly posted on
the exterior of each entrance by which the general public can access the
building, appurtenant premise, or park. The County Manager or his designee
shall exercise discretion in determining the necessity and appropriate
location for other signs posted on the interior of the building,
appurtenant premise, or park.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective on and
after November 1, 1995.
Adopted this :this n- day: of. October, 1995.
ATTEST: Ai (ijffo:, ✓f r,*1 •N. /r, H. orrell, Chairman
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