(A) The state of emergency declaration may prohibit, with regard to a location within the emergency area and off one’s own premises, the possession, transportation, sale, or purchase of any dangerous weapon or substance. The Mayor may exempt from some or all of the restrictions classes of people whose possession, transportation, or transfer of certain dangerous weapons or substances is necessary to the preservation of the public’s health, safety, or welfare. The declaration shall state the exempted classes and the restrictions from which each is exempted.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter and any state of emergency declaration promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the term “dangerous weapon or substance” means:
(1) Any item that falls within the scope of the definition for dangerous weapon or substance found in G.S. 14-288.1(2);
(2) Any other instrument or substance that is capable of being used to inflict serious bodily injury or destruction of property when the circumstances indicate that there is some probability that such instrument or substance will be so used; and
(3) Any part or ingredient in any instrument or substance included above when the circumstances indicate a probability that such a part of ingredient will be so used.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provisions found herein, this chapter does not authorize prohibitions or restrictions on lawfully possessed firearms or ammunition. As used in this chapter, the term “firearm” means a handgun, shotgun, or rifle which expels a projectile by action of an explosion.
(Ord. 20 ORD 8-15, passed 8-6-15) Penalty, see § 93.99