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014/11NEE COUNTY <br /> HOARD OF COYAISSIONE.5 S <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item hb. ,-4 a.AC ION AGENDA ITEI ABSTRACT <br /> h1LI:'L'PG IIAT-AUGUR 1,Z-rd•98L <br /> Subject: Firearms Ordinance <br /> F C-pa-r—.-r-nt: Marta er —1 I L?ubzic Hearing: _yes x. no <br /> iI <br /> At ychment(s): Information Contact: Ken Thompson <br /> No P <br /> Phone Number: 732-8181 ext. 501 <br /> PORPOSE: <br /> To consider a request from the Town of Carrboro that the County adopt an <br /> Ordinancelrestricting the use of firarms within a buffer area surrounding <br /> the Carrboro Community Park. <br /> N1 : A representative of the Town will be present to explain the type of problem <br /> being encountered, and how they think County action might provide a remedy. <br /> According to General Statute 153 A-129, A County may, by Ordinance, regulate, <br /> restrict, ror prohibit the discharge of firearms at any time or place except <br /> when used to take birds or animals (pursuant to Chapter 113, Subchapter III) <br /> when used in defense of person or property, or when used pursuant to law- <br /> ful direr ions of law enforcement officers. A County may also regulate <br /> the display of firearms on public roads, sidewalks, alleys, or other <br /> public property. <br /> Should the Board be inclined to adopt an Ordinance pursuant to the request <br /> of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, the County Attorney will develop the <br /> draft with the assistance of the Town Attorney. <br /> IMPACT: <br /> RECOMMENDATION: As the Board decides. <br />