Morrisville Code of Ordinances - publishing_20231101

(15) Political activity in Town parks.

(a)

“Political campaigning is not allowed in Town parks; For the purposes of this section, “political campaigning” is defined as “an organized event intended to influence the decision-making progress of voters related to an individual’s candidacy for a publicly elected office.” Political activity may be allowed if it otherwise meets the guidelines and requirements of the Town. For the purposes of this section, “political activity” is defined as activity by an elected official (or their designee) not related to political campaigning but instead focused on community engagement and/or information sharing with their constituents.” Duly sworn law enforcement officers with jurisdiction within the Town of Morrisville shall have the duty and responsibility to enforce this Ordinance. All Town employees shall have the responsibility to inform a person in violation of the ordinance that their actions are in violation or to contact a duly sworn law enforcement officer to report the violation, if necessary. Violation of this ordinance shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor and subject the violator to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00). In addition, violation of this ordinance shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00). Each violation constitutes a separate offense.

(b)

(16) Enforcement

(a)

(b)

(c)

(Ord. 2014-026, 4-22-14; Ord. No. 2023-6-0, 3-14-23)

Sec. 38.50 Use of Tobacco Products

(1) Authority. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to NCGS 130A-498 and 160A- 174(a).

(2)

Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to this ordinance.

(a)

“Grounds” – An unenclosed area owned, leased, managed or occupied by the Town of Morrisville.

(b)

“Parks System” – any tract of land or body of water comprising part of the Town’s parks, playgrounds, natural areas, recreation areas, trails and greenways, and streams or other bodies of water. “Smoking" – The use or possession of a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted pipe, or any other lighted tobacco product as defined by G.S. § 130A-492(16).

(c)

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