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2 ARTICLE V. WEAPONS* Cross References: Weapons in parks, § 26-53. (repealed), Orange County Facilities Use Policy. Sec. 18-151. Definitions. For purposes of this section and any other Code of Ordinances section that addresses the possession of firearms or weapons, the following terms are hereby defined: (1) Athletic field means a piece of land traditionally used for organized athletic or sporting event(s), including the adjoining spectator area. (2) Athletic facility means a building, structure or place including a walking trail, greenway and body of water such as a lake for engaging in sporting events, recreational activities, fitness or physical training. (3) Playground means a piece of land used for and usually equipped with facilities for recreation especially by children including the adjoining area and shelter used by children for respite, eating and playing sedentary games. (4) Recreational facilities include the following: a playground, an athletic field, a swimming pool, and athletic facility owned or operated by the county. (5) Weapon includes, but is not limited to, any handgun, gun, rifle, shotgun, weapon of mass destruction, or knife. (Ord. of 11-1-1995, § 6.1, eff. 11-2-1995, Amend. of _-_-2012, eff. _-_-201 Sec. 18-152. Prohibition. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or carry a concealed or non-concealed handgun or weapon, on or in any building or its appurtenant premises including, but not limited to, a parking lot or park or other county-owned or operated property or on or in any public school building or grounds. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or carry a concealed or non-concealed handgun, with or without a permit, or weapon on, in or within any of the recreational facilities as defined above in any of the county parks listed below or in any building, its appurtenant premises or other county owned or operated property. Except as otherwise provided herein, the County Manager or his designee is authorized and directed to post, in conspicuous locations, notices of this prohibition against carrying a concealed handgun. Nevertheless, the concealed handgun permittee may, at the designated parking area of a recreational facility, athletic field, athletic facility or playground, secure the handgun in a locked vehicle within the trunk, glove box, or other enclosed compartment or area within or on the motor vehicle. (Ord. of 11-1-1995, § 6.1, eff. 11-2-1995; Amend. of 5-5-1997, eff. 5-6-1997; Amend. of _-_- 2012, eff. _-_-201 Sec. 18-153. Exceptions.