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13 (d) It is unlawful for any parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, to knowingly permit his child under the age of 16 years to have the possession, custody, or use in anv manner whatever, of a firearm, whether such weapon is loaded or unloaded, except when the child is under the supervision of the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis. It is unlawful for any person other than a parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, to knowingly furnish a child under the age of 16 years any weapon enumerated herein withuut first obtaining permission of the child's parent or guardian, or of the person standing in loco parentis to the child. (e) Violation of any provision of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), by imprisonment for a period not to exceed two years in the discretion of the court, ur by both. (f) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be ordered by the presiding judge to complete a hunter safety course as prescribed by G.S. 113 -270.1 A. (g) This section is enforceable by law enforcement officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by other law enforcement officers with general subject matter jurisdiction. (h) This section applies to Chatham County only. Sec. 10. Sections 1 through 6 and Section 8.of this act apply to Orange County only. Section S of this act becomes effective August 1, 1991. Section 9 of this act becomes effective October 1, 1991. The remainder of this act is effective upon ratification. June, 1991. In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 10th day of E JAMES C. GARDNER James C. Gardner President of the Senate DANIEL 81,44 JP_ Daniel Blue, Jr. Speaker of the House of Representatives Senate Bill 623