A. Prohibited: If three (3) or more persons shall assemble together within the city and in a violent and tumultuous manner commit any unlawful act, or do any lawful act in an unlawful, violent or tumultuous manner, to the disturbance of the peace, quiet and good order of the city, or of any neighborhood, or of any other person there being, it shall be deemed a riot, and every person so offending shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Power Of Mayor: The mayor is hereby authorized to make a proclamation among the persons so assembled or as near to them as he can safely come, charging and commanding them in the name of the city, to immediately disperse and peacefully depart to their habitations or lawful pursuits and if, upon such proclamation being made, such persons shall not obey the same, the mayor may command the chief of police, the police and the full power of the city, to arrest the offenders and bring them before the municipal judge to be dealt with according to law. (Prior Code § 15-29)
C. Failure To Assist Authorities: Any person neglecting or refusing to give prompt assistance in quelling any riot or disturbance or in arresting any offender under the provisions of the preceding subsection, after the making of the proclamation provided for in subsection B of this section, and a call for his services having been made by any officer or official, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Prior Code § 15-30)