Bill Summaries: S594 (2011-2012 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 13 2011 - View summary

    Amends GS Chapter 14, Article 36A (Riots and Civil Disorders) by adding new GS 14-288.1A, specifying that authority under Article 36A to declare states of emergency and enact ordinances for dealing with riots and other civil disorders does not include authority to restrict otherwise lawful possession and transportation of firearms and ammunition. Also amends GS 14-288.7(b) to specify that the prohibition on transportation of weapons in areas of declared emergency does not apply to otherwise lawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Makes a conforming change to GS 14-288.12(b). Effective Dec. 1, 2011.