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03 - 0 appropriate location for other signs posted on the interior of the building, appurtenant premises or park. (c) Prohibition against Deadly Weapons. No person shall display or bring, whether openly or concealed, any deadly weapon into any county -owned building, on the grounds or parking areas of those buildings, in any county -owned parks and recreation areas, or on any other public property within the county. Deadly weapons include, but are not limited to, bowie knives, dirks, daggers, slingshots, loaded canes, metallic knuckles, razors, shurikins, stun guns or other deadly weapons of like kind, as defined by N.C.G.S. 14- 269. (d) Exceptions. The possession or display of a firearm or other weapon is exempt from the provisions of this section in the following situations: (1) During the temporary transport of a firearm or other weapon and such transportation was not in violation of existing law; (2) If authorized by the Sheriff as part of an official program sponsored or sanctioned by the County; (3) In the legitimate and lawful exercise of a person's right to self- defense or the defense of others; (4) By individual(s) authorized by law to carry and display such items as part of their official duties; (e) Violation. The violation of any of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and subject any violator(s) so convicted to such penalties as may be imposed by the court.