§ 30-5. Restrictions during emergency.  


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  • During the existence of a declared state of emergency, the mayor may impose by proclamation any or all of the following restrictions:

    (1)

    Prohibit or regulate the possession off of one's own premises of explosives, firearms, ammunition or dangerous weapons of any kind, and prohibit the purchase, sale, transfer or other disposition thereof, excluding lawfully possessed firearms or ammunition.

    (2)

    Prohibit or regulate the buying or selling of beer, wine or intoxicating beverages of any kind, and their possession, transportation or consumption off of one's own premises.

    (3)

    Prohibit or regulate any demonstration, parade, march, vigil or participation therein when taking place on any of the public ways or upon any public property.

    (4)

    Prohibit or regulate the possession, transportation or sale of gasoline, kerosene, naphtha or any other explosive or flammable fluids or substances.

    (5)

    Prohibit or regulate travel upon any public street, alley or roadway or upon any other public property and to except those in search of medical assistance, food or other commodity or service necessary to sustain the well-being of themselves or their families or some member thereof.

    (6)

    Prohibit or regulate the participation in or carrying on of any business activity, and the keeping open of places of business, places of entertainment, and any other public assembly of any nature whatsoever, including curfew and evacuation.

    (7)

    Regulate other activities or conditions, the control of which may be reasonably necessary to maintain order and protect lives or property during the state of emergency.

(Code 2015, § 33.05; Ord. No. 2016004 , exh. A, 2-23-2016)