A. Person Placed In Civil Protective Custody: Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a person who is found in any public place within the city under the influence of alcohol, in such a condition that he is unable to exercise care for his own health or safety, or the safety or the health of others, shall be placed under civil protective custody by a police officer, who shall then comply with the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes section 458.270.
B. Exception: The provisions of this section do not apply to any driver apprehended or arrested for the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances, pursuant to section 6-1-6 of this code. (Ord. 11, 8-16-1984)