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Supp. No. 9
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.
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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 two 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 in or upon the
public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks or other public grounds or places.
Picket line
means any two 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)
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 misdemeanor punishable in accordance
with section 1-6.
(Ord. No. 90-42, § 14, 7-23-90)
Sec. 54-38. Permit--Required.
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.
(Ord. No. 90-42, § 2, 7-23-90)
Sec. 54-39. Same--Application.
A person seeking the issuance of a parade permit shall file a written application with the police chief of