[§134-9.4]  Unlawful conduct while carrying a firearm; penalty.  (a)  A person carrying a firearm shall not:

     (1)  Consume alcohol or intoxicating liquor;

     (2)  Consume a controlled substance;

     (3)  Be under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating liquor; or

     (4)  Be under the influence of a controlled substance.

     (b)  As used in this section:

     "Alcohol" and "intoxicating liquor" shall have the same meaning as in section 281-1.

     "Controlled substance" means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in schedules I through III of part II of chapter 329.

     (c)  Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided that any person who violates this section by consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating liquor shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. [L 2023, c 52, pt of §2]