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When in the judgment of the Mayor a civil emergency as defined in § 91.01 is deemed to exist, he shall forthwith proclaim in writing the existence of same. In case of the absence of the Mayor, the Chief of Police shall be authorized to act in his stead.
('74 Code, § 130.07)(Ord. 69-15, passed 11-17-69)
After proclamation of a civil emergency by the Mayor as provided in § 91.02, he may order a general curfew applicable to such geographical areas of the city or to the city as a whole, as he deems advisable and applicable during such hours of the day or night as he deems necessary in the interest of the public safety and welfare.
('74 Code, § 130.08)(Ord. 69-15, passed 11-17-69)
(A) After proclamation of a civil emergency pursuant to § 91.02, the Mayor may also in the interest of the public safety and welfare make any or all of the following orders:
(1) Order the closing of all retail liquor stores;
(2) Order the closing of all taverns;
(3) Order the closing of all private clubs or portions thereof wherein the consumption of intoxicating liquor or beer is permitted;
(4) Order the discontinuance of the sale of beer;
(5) Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing, or giving away gasoline or other liquid flammable or combustible products in any container other than a gasoline tank properly affixed to a motor vehicle;
(6) Order the closing of gasoline stations and other establishments, the chief activity of which is the sale, distribution, or dispensing of liquid flammable or combustible products;
(7) Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing, or giving away of firearms and ammunition; and
(8) Issue such other orders as are necessary for the protection of life and property.
('74 Code, § 130.09)
(B) During the period of a declared state of emergency, the Mayor shall also have the power to invoke any or all of the following provisions:
(1) That no person shall consume any alcoholic beverages in a street or place which is publicly owned, or in any motor vehicle driven or parked thereon which is within a duly-designated restricted area;
(2) That no person shall carry or possess any rock, bottle, club, brick, or weapon, when using or intending to use the same unlawfully against the person or property of another;
(3) That no person shall make, carry, possess, or use any type of "molotov cocktail," gasoline, or petroleum-based fire bomb or other incendiary missile; and
(4) That no person shall enter any area designated by the Mayor as a restricted area unless in the performance of official duties or with written permission from the Mayor or his duly-designated representative, or unless such person shall prove residence therein.
('74 Code, § 130.10) (Ord. 69-15, passed 11-17-69)