Agenda 09-10-19 Item 1 - Presentation Regarding the Potential Regulation of the Discharge of Firearms in Areas of the County with High Residential Unit Density

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9 • Sec. 17-55.-Negligent discharge of firearms in the county outside of predominantly residential areas prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm or airgun outside of a predominantly residential area of the county: (1) Negligently,carelessly,or heedlessly in wanton disregard for the safety or others; (2) Without due caution or circumspection and in a manner so as to endanger any person or property, and resulting in property damage or bodily injury; or (3) When the individual who discharges the firearm or airgun is under the influence of an impairing substance or does so after consuming sufficient alcohol that he has, at any relevant time after the discharge of the firearm or airgun,an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. In Any case where a violation of this section also constitutes a violation under G.S. 113-290 et seq.,then the provisions of that article are intended to apply to the violation. (Ord. of 9-13-93, § 5) • Sec. 17-56.-Penalty for violation. Violation of this division shall be a misdemeanor,punishable upon conviction as provided in section 1-6. (Ord. of 9-13-93, § 6)