§ 9-24-4. Powers of mayor.

After proclamation of a civil emergency the mayor may, at his or her discretion, in the interest of public safety and welfare:

A.

Order the closing of all retail liquor stores;

B.

Order the closing of all establishments wherein beer or alcoholic beverages are served;

C.

Order the closing of all private clubs or portions thereof wherein the consumption of intoxicating liquor and/or beer is permitted;

D.

Order the discontinuance of the sale of beer;

E.

Order the discontinuance of selling, distribution or giving away of gasoline or other liquid flammable or combustible products in any container other than a gasoline tank property affixed to a motor vehicle;

F.

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;

G.

Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing or giving away of any firearm or ammunition of any character whatsoever;

H.

Order the closing of any or all establishments or portions thereof, the chief activity of which is the sale, distribution, dispensing or giving away of firearms and/or ammunition;

I.

Issue such other orders as are necessary for the protection of life and property.

(Code 1967, § 22-94; Code 1985, § 20-69; Ord. No. 170, § 4, 5-14-1968)

State law reference

Similar provisions, T.C.A. § 39-1-105.