This chapter shall not apply to:
(A) Any local, state or federal governmental agency acting within the scope of its governmental functions;
(B) Any school, college or university operating in Duplin County;
(C) Church or worship activities within a facility;
(D) Businesses holding events in venues designated to hold large numbers of people, where there is already a safety and emergency plan approved by the town; and
(E) Gatherings sponsored by recognized political parties or candidates however notice of such gatherings must be given at least four days in advance to the town’s Planning Department so it may inform those agencies listed in § 95.03 of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 8-12-2021)