(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any street, sidewalk, bridge, alley or alleyway, plaza, park, driveway, parking lot, transportation facility, the doorways and entranceways to any building which fronts on any of these places, a motor vehicle in or on any of those places, or any property owned by the town.
(B) It shall be unlawful for a person to remain or wander about in a public place under circumstances manifesting the purpose to engage in a violation of the State Controlled Substances Act, the same being G.S. §§ 90-86 et seq. These circumstances include:
(1) Repeatedly beckoning to, stopping or attempting to stop passers-by in conversation;
(2) Repeatedly stopping or attempting to stop motor vehicles;
(3) Repeatedly interfering with the free passage of other persons;
(4) Behaving in a manner so as to raise a reasonable suspicion that the person is about to engage in or is engaged in an unlawful drug-related activity;
(5) Repeatedly passing to or receiving from passers-by, whether on foot or in a vehicle, money or objects;
(6) Taking flight upon the approach or appearance of a police officer; and/or
(7) Being at a location frequented by persons who use, possess or sell drugs.
(Ord. passed 11-13-2000) Penalty, see § 10.99