(A) Prohibition. Carrying of deadly or intermediate weapons, as defined below, in, or on, New Albany City/County buildings now, or hereafter, owned, leased as lessee, operated, occupied, managed, or controlled by the New Albany/Floyd County Building Authority is prohibited.
(1) Firearms will not be permitted within the secured area of the city/county building or on the premises, including concealed license holders from all states and territories.
(2) Explosive/incendiary devices or weapons will not be permitted within the secured area of the city/county building.
(3) Chemical weapons will not be permitted within the secured area of the city/county building, such as mace, pepper spray, or any other device designated to emit a debilitating chemical.
(4) Electronic control devices will not be permitted within the secured area of the city/county building, such as lasers or stun guns.
(5) Edged weapons, including, but not limited to: knives; scissors; ice picks; and letter openers, will not be permitted within the secured area of the city/county building.
(6) Clubs/striking weapons, including, but not limited to batons, will not be permitted within the secured area of the city/county building.
(7) Hazardous materials will not be permitted within the secured area of the city/county building, including, but not limited to:
(a) All types of organic/in-organic corrosives, inhalants, or chemicals that are intended or could be used to inflict harm to humans or property; or
(b) Any animals or reptile intended, or that could be used, to inflict harm to humans or property.
(B) Posting of signs required. The County Sheriff, or his or her designee, is hereby ordered to post appropriate signage on each building, or portion of the building, now and hereafter owned that states that the carrying of deadly or intermediate weapons and concealed handguns is prohibited in county buildings.
(C) Location of signs.
(1) Signs prohibiting the carrying of deadly or intermediate weapons shall be posted so as to be visible prior to entering the building.
(2) The County Sheriff shall exercise the discretion in determining the necessity and appropriate location for other signs posted on the interior of the building.
(D) Exemptions. This section shall not apply to the following:
(1) By specific approval of the County Sheriff, or by request of an elected official or department head to the Board of Commissioners, or as authorized by court orders;
(2) Law enforcement personnel performing official duties will only be admitted after proper identification is present to the security check point, including probation officers; and
(3) Deadly weapons or intermediate weapons that are evidence in a trial will be admitted after notification is made to the corresponding court and approval is granted by the judge.
(E) Violations. Violations of this section shall be punishable as a misdemeanor, as provided by law.
(Ord. 2011-V, passed 3-15-2011) Penalty, see § 130.99