Bill Summaries: H836 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 13 2017 - View summary

    Enacts GS 14-269.5, establishing that for purposes of posting private property to prohibit the carrying of a concealed handgun, the person who owns or is in legal control of private premises must post notice that is written and displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public at all access points, and contains the provided statement in both English and Spanish, as specified. Adds that failure to post private property as required by the statute is an infraction as defined in GS 14-3.1. Permits any court with jurisdiction for the adjudication and disposition of an infraction to assess a civil penalty of no more than $200. Directs the clear proceeds of the civil penalties to be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with GS 115C-457.2. Makes conforming changes to the following statutes concerning notice prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun on private premises: GS 14-415.11(c)(8), GS 14-269.3(b)(5), and GS 14-277.2(d). Effective December 1, 2017, and applies to violations committed on or after that date.