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TITLE 6. CIVIL EMERGENCIES
Section
   1-6-101.   Definitions.
   1-6-102.   Proclamation.
   1-6-103.   Curfew and executive orders.
   1-6-104.   Duration.
   1-6-105.   Penalties.
State Code reference – Public Safety Article, Title 14.
§ 1-6-101. Definitions.
   In this title, the following words have the meanings indicated.
      (1)   "Civil emergency" means a riot or unlawful assembly characterized by the use of actual force or violence or any threat to use force without the authority of law; or a natural disaster or human-made calamity, earthquake, snowfall, or explosion, within the limits of the County; resulting in the death or injury of persons or the destruction of property so that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
      (2)   "Curfew" means a prohibition against persons walking, running, loitering, standing, bicycling, or driving on any road, public property, or vacant premises in the County.
(1985 Code, Art. 2, § 8-101) (Bill No. 71-16)
§ 1-6-102. Proclamation.
   Whenever the County Executive finds that a civil emergency exists, the Executive shall proclaim in writing its existence, including the basis therefor.
(1985 Code, Art. 2, § 8-102) (Bill No. 71-16)
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