Bill Summary for H 405 (2013-2014)

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Mar 21 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 405 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 20, 2013
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ANY JUSTICE OR JUDGE OF THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, OR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, WHO HAS A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT THAT IS VALID IN NORTH CAROLINA IS EXEMPT FROM THE GENERAL PROHIBITION AGAINST CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON AND FROM THE PROHIBITIONS AGAINST CARRYING A WEAPON ON CERTAIN PREMISES OR IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Intro. by McNeill.

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Amends GS 14-269(b) by adding a new (b)(4d), providing that a justice or judge of the General Court of Justice in North Carolina who has a concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with law is exempt from the prohibition of carrying a concealed weapon, provided that the justice or judge will not carry at any time while consuming alcohol or an unlawful controlled substance or while either remains in the person's body.

Amends GS 14-415.27, changing the title of the section to Expanded permit scope for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, investigators employed by the office of the district attorney, justices, and judges (was, Expanded permit scope for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and investigators employed by office of the district attorney). Adds justices or judges to those that may carry a concealed handgun in specified areas, including a law enforcement or correctional facility.

Makes technical changes.

Effective December 1, 2013.