CHAPTER 71: GOLF CARTS
Section
   71.01   Authority
   71.02   Definitions
   71.03   Liability and disclaimer
   71.04   Rules and regulations
   71.05   Permit and fee required
 
   71.99   Penalty
§ 71.01  AUTHORITY.
   This chapter is adopted to address the interest of public safety under the provision of G.S. § 160A-300.6, which provides the town authority to do as follows:
   (A)   Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. §§ 20-50 and 20-54, the town may, by ordinance, regulate the operation of golf carts on any public street or highway within the town limits or on any property owned or leased by the town.
   (B)   By ordinance, the town may require the registration of golf carts, charge a fee for the registration, specify who is authorized to operate golf carts and specify the required equipment, load limits and the hours and methods of operation of golf carts.
(Ord. passed 11-3-2008; Ord. passed 5-20-2009)
§ 71.02  DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   GOLF CART. An electric or gas golf cart.
   OPERATE.  To drive or be in physical control of a golf cart that is moving or has its engine on.
(Ord. passed 11-3-2008; Ord. passed 5-20-2009)
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