NC S247

Adds a new exemption to North Carolina's defensive force presumption law that removes the presumption of reasonable fear when a firefighter or emergency medical services personnel enters or attempts to enter a home, motor vehicle, or workplace in lawful performance of official duties

Requires the firefighter or emergency medical services personnel to give appropriate notice of their identity and purpose for entering to any occupant, or the person using force must have known or reasonably should have known of their official capacity

Defines emergency medical services personnel according to G.S. 131E-155 and applies the exemption to homes, motor vehicles, and workplaces

Makes the exemption rebuttal, consistent with existing exemptions for law enforcement officers and bail bondsmen

Becomes effective December 1, 2023, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date