Morrisville Code of Ordinances - publishing_20231101

ARTICLE II.

PARADES, PICKET LINES AND GROUP DEMONSTRATIONS*

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Cross References: Driving through funeral processions prohibited, § 58-34. State Law References: Right of assembly and petition, N.C. Const., art. I, § 12; picketing or parading, G.S. 14-225.1; powers of local authorities regarding processions and assemblages, G.S. 20-169; authority of local government to regulate congregations and assemblies, G.S. 130A-258. __________

Sec. 54-36. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Block means that portion of any street lying between its intersections with other streets.

Group demonstration means any assembly together or concert of action between or among ten or more persons for the purpose of protesting any matter, or of making known any position or promotion of such persons, or of or on behalf of any organization or class of persons, or for the purpose of attracting attention to such assembly. Parade means any parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition or procession of any kind of ten or more people in or upon the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks or other public grounds or places that does not meet the definition of a Group Demonstration. Picket line means any ten or more persons formed together for the purpose of making known any position or promotion of such persons, or of or on behalf of any organization or class of persons. (Ord. No. 90-42, § 1, 7-23-90; Ord. No. 2023-6-0, 3-14-23) Cross References: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 54-37. Penalty.

The violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by a civil penalty of $500 (five hundred dollars). (Ord. No. 90-42, § 14, 7-23-90; Ord. No. 2023-6-0, 3-14-23)

Sec. 54-38. Permit — Required.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to organize, conduct or participate in any parade, picket line or group demonstration in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley or other public place within the town unless a permit therefor has been issued by the town in accordance with the provisions of this article. (2) The purpose of the permit is to ensure that the Town has the resources available to ensure the safety of the event, the participants, and other residents and visitors to the Town. (Ord. No. 90-42, § 2, 7-23-90; Ord. No. 2023-6-0, 3-14-23)

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