Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this article, the following persons who possess a valid permit pursuant to this article may carry a concealable weapon anywhere within this State, when carrying out the duties of their office:

1. (1) active Supreme Court justices;
2. (2) active judges of the court of appeals;
3. (3) active circuit court judges;
4. (4) active family court judges;
5. (5) active masters-in-equity;
6. (6) active probate court judges;
7. (7) active magistrates;
8. (8) active municipal court judges;
9. (9) active federal judges;
10. (10) active administrative law judges;
11. (11) active solicitors and assistant solicitors; and
12. (12) active workers' compensation commissioners.

HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 297, Section 5.