I see that St. Tammany Parish is promoting the fact that they have updated their code of ordinance and made it easier to read/search. Here's the official release from the parish's website:
St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances now Live and Online
Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President, and Steve Stefancik, 2017 St. Tammany Parish Council Chairman, announced today that a new Code of Ordinances, formulated in 2017 through a partnership with the Municipal Code Corporation, is now live here. Changes to the code include: a modernized digital version with increased functionality that will be updated on a monthly basis; revised language that, where appropriate, replaces language referring to a Police Jury form of government, and a more user-friendly version with search capabilities. This initiative was undertaken in order to provide transparent and user-friendly access to the laws and codes of St. Tammany Parish Government, including the Charter, Code of Ordinances and appendixes. The ordinance was formally adopted at the December 7, 2017 Parish Council Meeting.
“This newly formatted code is something our residents have wanted, and we are happy to offer them this updated convenience — a modernized, digital version of the Code of Ordinances to save time, and provide clarity when questions arise,” said, Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President. “We work with the Council every day in bringing Parish Government services into line with the current technological demands, and we take pride in offering services such as these to our residents.”
“We revisited the Code of Ordinances and worked very hard to make it easier to read, understand and navigate,” said Steve Stefancik, 2017 St. Tammany Parish Council Chairman. “We appreciate the input of our constituents and the hard work of everyone involved to make this happen.”
The St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances can be found on the Parish’s website at www.stpgov.org/government/parish-council.
So I decided to check out if they changed anything regarding carrying on the Tammany Trace. And yes, they did. Pertinent information is in bold below.
Sec. 30-371. - Rules and regulations.
The following are the approved rules and regulations established in connection with Tammany Trace:
(1) General rules.
a. Hours of operation are daily from 7:00 a.m. to dark.
b. Please stay on the appropriately marked trails. Pedestrians should stay on the west shoulder or to the right along each side of the trail. Slower traffic should stay to the right in each direction. Passing traffic should notify slower traffic that they are passing either by voice, horn or bell.
c. Obey all federal, state and local traffic laws. Laws will be strictly enforced in accordance with fines associated with violations. d. Park only in designated areas. Unauthorized parking is subject to being towed and/or ticketed.
e. No trespassing on private property.
(2) Prohibited. The following is prohibited on Tammany Trace or its facilities:
a. Camping.
b. Fires.
c. Carrying or discharging of firearms or fireworks.
d. Use of glass containers.
e. Hunting.
f. Littering.
g. Pets on main trail.
h. Racing.
i. Unauthorized solicitation.
j. Swimming, wading or diving.
k. Unauthorized structures.
l. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Tammany Trace and/or its facilities except during special events. A special event organizer/sponsor must obtain a temporary alcohol permit and conform to section 6-30(d) and state law in accordance with L.A.C. title 55, part 7, section 323 and any other applicable state law.
m. Only authorized motorized vehicles are allowed on Tammany Trace.
n. Do not disturb plant vegetation. Tammany Trace traverses an environmentally sensitive area of the parish.
o. Handling of wildlife found on Tammany Trace is prohibited. Please contact Tammany Trace Ranger or appropriate parish authorities if there is a problem.
(3) Specific trail rules.
a. Horses stay in assigned areas.
b. A Coggins test is required for horses using Tammany Trace.
c. Do not exceed 15 miles per hour speed limit.
d. Horses must be kept at a walk in the area designated for horses on the main trail.
e. Helmets, knee pads, elbow and wrist guards are required for rollerbladers.
f. Helmets are required for off-road biking (when such area has been constructed).
g. Obey all traffic signs along the trail.
h. Stay in designated areas only. Stay out of drainage ditches and other such structures not constructed for recreational purposes.
i. When you see hazard signs and reflective markings on the main trail, these signs denote possible danger areas. Move as close to the center of the trail as traffic will allow.
(4) Bridge etiquette. Rollerbladers yield to cyclists; cyclists yield to joggers; joggers yield to walkers; walkers yield to horses. Helmets for cyclists and horsemen are strongly recommended and encouraged. Ride at your own risk if no helmet is worn. The parish is not responsible for injuries resulting from lack of proper equipment, improperly maintained equipment, improperly used equipment or improper or unsafe use of Tammany Trace facilities.
(5) Construction.
a. Absolutely no one shall use areas designated either as "Under Construction" or signed as "No Trespassing." These areas are unsafe and are not open to the general public. Further, only authorized personnel are allowed to enter these areas.
b. Tammany Trace is ADA accessible, and the parish encourages use of the trail by all, regardless of race, creed, sex, ethnic origin or physical impairment. c. Commissioned Tammany Trace Rangers are empowered to patrol the trace, and write and issue citations to offenders.
(Code 1998, § 16-131.02; Ord. No. 94-2024, 7-21-1994; Ord. No. 14-3257, 12-4-2014; Ord. No. 15-3403, § 16-131.02, 10-1-2015)
State Law reference— Authority of parish as property owner to prohibit or restrict access of those persons possessing a concealed handgun pursuant to a permit issued under state law, R.S. 40:1379.3.
So it seems as though the parish is getting around the state preemption by claiming that they are a property owner and are within their rights as one, to restrict the carrying of concealed firearms on their property. At least that's how I interpret it.
Concealed means concealed.
St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances now Live and Online
Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President, and Steve Stefancik, 2017 St. Tammany Parish Council Chairman, announced today that a new Code of Ordinances, formulated in 2017 through a partnership with the Municipal Code Corporation, is now live here. Changes to the code include: a modernized digital version with increased functionality that will be updated on a monthly basis; revised language that, where appropriate, replaces language referring to a Police Jury form of government, and a more user-friendly version with search capabilities. This initiative was undertaken in order to provide transparent and user-friendly access to the laws and codes of St. Tammany Parish Government, including the Charter, Code of Ordinances and appendixes. The ordinance was formally adopted at the December 7, 2017 Parish Council Meeting.
“This newly formatted code is something our residents have wanted, and we are happy to offer them this updated convenience — a modernized, digital version of the Code of Ordinances to save time, and provide clarity when questions arise,” said, Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President. “We work with the Council every day in bringing Parish Government services into line with the current technological demands, and we take pride in offering services such as these to our residents.”
“We revisited the Code of Ordinances and worked very hard to make it easier to read, understand and navigate,” said Steve Stefancik, 2017 St. Tammany Parish Council Chairman. “We appreciate the input of our constituents and the hard work of everyone involved to make this happen.”
The St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances can be found on the Parish’s website at www.stpgov.org/government/parish-council.
So I decided to check out if they changed anything regarding carrying on the Tammany Trace. And yes, they did. Pertinent information is in bold below.
Sec. 30-371. - Rules and regulations.
The following are the approved rules and regulations established in connection with Tammany Trace:
(1) General rules.
a. Hours of operation are daily from 7:00 a.m. to dark.
b. Please stay on the appropriately marked trails. Pedestrians should stay on the west shoulder or to the right along each side of the trail. Slower traffic should stay to the right in each direction. Passing traffic should notify slower traffic that they are passing either by voice, horn or bell.
c. Obey all federal, state and local traffic laws. Laws will be strictly enforced in accordance with fines associated with violations. d. Park only in designated areas. Unauthorized parking is subject to being towed and/or ticketed.
e. No trespassing on private property.
(2) Prohibited. The following is prohibited on Tammany Trace or its facilities:
a. Camping.
b. Fires.
c. Carrying or discharging of firearms or fireworks.
d. Use of glass containers.
e. Hunting.
f. Littering.
g. Pets on main trail.
h. Racing.
i. Unauthorized solicitation.
j. Swimming, wading or diving.
k. Unauthorized structures.
l. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Tammany Trace and/or its facilities except during special events. A special event organizer/sponsor must obtain a temporary alcohol permit and conform to section 6-30(d) and state law in accordance with L.A.C. title 55, part 7, section 323 and any other applicable state law.
m. Only authorized motorized vehicles are allowed on Tammany Trace.
n. Do not disturb plant vegetation. Tammany Trace traverses an environmentally sensitive area of the parish.
o. Handling of wildlife found on Tammany Trace is prohibited. Please contact Tammany Trace Ranger or appropriate parish authorities if there is a problem.
(3) Specific trail rules.
a. Horses stay in assigned areas.
b. A Coggins test is required for horses using Tammany Trace.
c. Do not exceed 15 miles per hour speed limit.
d. Horses must be kept at a walk in the area designated for horses on the main trail.
e. Helmets, knee pads, elbow and wrist guards are required for rollerbladers.
f. Helmets are required for off-road biking (when such area has been constructed).
g. Obey all traffic signs along the trail.
h. Stay in designated areas only. Stay out of drainage ditches and other such structures not constructed for recreational purposes.
i. When you see hazard signs and reflective markings on the main trail, these signs denote possible danger areas. Move as close to the center of the trail as traffic will allow.
(4) Bridge etiquette. Rollerbladers yield to cyclists; cyclists yield to joggers; joggers yield to walkers; walkers yield to horses. Helmets for cyclists and horsemen are strongly recommended and encouraged. Ride at your own risk if no helmet is worn. The parish is not responsible for injuries resulting from lack of proper equipment, improperly maintained equipment, improperly used equipment or improper or unsafe use of Tammany Trace facilities.
(5) Construction.
a. Absolutely no one shall use areas designated either as "Under Construction" or signed as "No Trespassing." These areas are unsafe and are not open to the general public. Further, only authorized personnel are allowed to enter these areas.
b. Tammany Trace is ADA accessible, and the parish encourages use of the trail by all, regardless of race, creed, sex, ethnic origin or physical impairment. c. Commissioned Tammany Trace Rangers are empowered to patrol the trace, and write and issue citations to offenders.
(Code 1998, § 16-131.02; Ord. No. 94-2024, 7-21-1994; Ord. No. 14-3257, 12-4-2014; Ord. No. 15-3403, § 16-131.02, 10-1-2015)
State Law reference— Authority of parish as property owner to prohibit or restrict access of those persons possessing a concealed handgun pursuant to a permit issued under state law, R.S. 40:1379.3.
So it seems as though the parish is getting around the state preemption by claiming that they are a property owner and are within their rights as one, to restrict the carrying of concealed firearms on their property. At least that's how I interpret it.
Concealed means concealed.
