(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. Includes the entirety of a structure, to include the real estate upon which such structure may be located, or, if only part of a structure is owned, leased, or administered by the county, so much thereof as shall be so owned, leased, or administered.
FIREARM. Any weapon that is capable of, or designed to, or that may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by means of an explosion.
HANDGUN. Any firearm designed or adapted so as to be aimed and fired from one hand, regardless of barrel length; or any firearm with:
(a) A barrel less than 16 inches in length; or
(b) An overall length less than 26 inches.
(B) Prohibition. No person shall enter any building owned, leased, or administered by the county while the person is in possession of a handgun or other firearm.
(C) Exceptions. Division (B) above does not apply to:
(1) Judicial officers;
(2) Employees of the United States duly authorized to carry firearms;
(3) The Commissioner of the Department of Corrections of the state, or persons authorized by him or her, in writing, to carry firearms;
(4) Employees of express companies when engaged in company business;
(5) Public safety officers, as defined by the provisions of I.C. 35-47-4.5-3(1) through (20); or
(6) Other law enforcement officers.
(Ord. 2000-XIII, passed 11-21-2000) Penalty, see § 130.99