(A) It is prohibited to carry a concealed handgun on or in the following city recreational facilities:
(1) Nolan Park (East City Park) and Nolan Park Recreational Complex;
(2) West City Park;
(3) Doc Currie Park;
(4) Leder Park;
(5) Felix Smith Park;
(6) City Recreation Center (located within the Nolan Park Recreational Complex); or
(7) Real property located at 109 Burkhead Street, Whiteville NC.
(B) This prohibition shall be posted in a conspicuous location. The concealed handgun permittee may, nevertheless, secure the handgun in a locked vehicle within the trunk, glove box, or other enclosed compartment or area within or on the motor vehicle.
(C) For purposes of this section, the term RECREATIONAL FACILITIES includes only the following:
(1) An athletic field, including any appurtenant facilities such as restrooms, during an organized athletic event if the field had been scheduled for use with the municipality or county office responsible for operation of the park or recreational area;
(2) A swimming pool, including any appurtenant facilities used for dressing, storage of personal items or other uses relating to the swimming pool; and
(3) A facility used for athletic events, including, but not limited to, a gymnasium.
(D) For the purposes of this section, the term RECREATIONAL FACILITIES does not include any greenway, designated biking or walking path, an area that is customarily used as a walkway or bike path although not specifically designated for such use, open areas or fields where athletic events may occur unless the area qualifies as an athletic field pursuant to division (C)(1) of this section, and any other area that is not specifically described in this section.
(G.S. § 415.23) (Ord. 2018-O-62, passed 4-10-2018) Penalty, see § 43.99