2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 14-288.7. Transporting dangerous weapon or substance during emergency; possessing off premises; exceptions.

§ 14‑288.7.  Transporting dangerous weapon or substance during emergency; possessing off premises; exceptions.

(a)       Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to transport or possess off his own premises any dangerous weapon or substance in any area:

(1)       In which a declared state of emergency exists; or

(2)       Within the immediate vicinity of which a riot is occurring.

(b)       This section does not apply to persons exempted from the provisions of G.S. 14‑269 with respect to any activities lawfully engaged in while carrying out their duties.

(c)       Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1969, c. 869, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 192; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)