22-14-24.   Exceptions to penalty for possession in a county courthouse. The provisions of § 22-14-23 do not apply to:

             (1)      The lawful performance of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, the state, political subdivision thereof, or a municipality, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law or an officer of the court;

             (2)      Possession by a judge or magistrate;

             (3)      The possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a federal or state official or member of the armed services if such possession is authorized by law; or

             (4)      The lawful carrying of firearms, or other dangerous weapons in a county courthouse incident to hunting, or gun safety course or to other lawful purposes.

Source: SL 1993, ch 173, § 3.

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